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It&#039;s crazy how much can change in a week in the NBA. Seven days ago, I was writing about how Orlando Magic interim coach James Borrego had made a solid start to life as the main man on the pine. The team had won three games in a row, admittedly against quite poor teams, and was showing vast imp2015-03-03 10:37:513/2: Baller Mind Frame- Third-Quarter Surge Propels Charlotte Hornets Over Orlando Magic, 98-83http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/03/02/third-quarter-surge-propels-orlando-magic-over-charlotte-hornets-98-83/
After suffering another loss by the Atlanta Hawks&#8217; balanced attack, the Orlando Magic would suffer the same fate at the hands of Mo Williams and the Charlotte Hornets, thanks to a big third quarter in which they only missed five of their first 17 attempts. The first half of the game seemed to 2015-03-02 11:41:143/2: Orlando Magic Daily- Should Channing Frye be starting?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/03/02/channing-frye-starting/
Channing Frye is the Magic&#039;s highest paid player, but is he providing enough production on the court to warrant hisstarting role? The Orlando Magic seem set to miss the playoffs this year and the team should start re-evaluating their rotations as the regular season comes to a close. The...2015-03-02 10:39:103/2: Orlando Magic Daily- Befuddling player rotations theme of Orlando Magic's three-loss weekhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/03/02/befuddling-player-rotations-theme-orlando-magics-three-loss-week/
Stability is difficult to find with Magic head coach James Borrego unable to make up his mind as to which guys belong on the court. The story of the Orlando Magic&#8217;s 98-83 loss can be told through a simple observation of assists to turnovers. It reveals a tale of two halves for the Magi...2015-03-02 08:40:173/2: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic getting off on wrong foothttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/03/01/orlando-magic-getting-off-wrong-foot/
The Orlando Magic are finding themselves down early and down often. Poor first and third quarters are putting the team in a deep hole to fight out of. The game was not over shortly after it was started. This was not that type of game. The mad dash the Orlando Magic had to make to erase a...2015-03-02 00:38:503/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Charlotte Hornets 98, Orlando Magic 83http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/03/01/orlando-magic-grades-charlotte-hornets-98-orlando-magic-83/
The Magic struggled in just about every aspect tonight in their 98-83 loss to the Hornets. In that darkness the bench did provide some hope....2015-03-01 21:38:163/1: FFLockerRoom- NBA Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks: Sunday 3/01/2015http://fflockerroom.com/2015/03/01/nba-daily-fantasy-basketball-picks-sunday-3012015/
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NBATags: Daily Fantasy Basketball PicksNBA DFSToday we have sixÂ exciting games on the late NBA docket to choose from for our Daily Fantasy player pool. Whether you play at Victiv, DraftKings, FanDuel, 247Drafts or s2015-03-01 15:37:102/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Three Dog Night: Magic Guards Strangely Effective in Loss to Hawkshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/28/three-dog-night-magic-guards-strangely-effective-loss-hawks/
The Orlando Magic had a tough time defensively with the Atlanta Hawks in Friday&#8217;s 95-88 loss, but the three-guard rotation of Willie Green, Elfrid Payton and Victor Oladipo played well, though not unblemished. Even with the flaws, the trio showed that the Magic have a very strong backcourt rot2015-02-28 10:38:482/28: Swarm and Sting- Weekly Roundup: Charlotte Hornets' Week Leads up to Torontohttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/02/28/weekly-roundup-charlotte-hornets-week-leads-toronto/
The first game of the week was full of excitement. The team was back after the break, and with a new scoring point guard - Mo Williams - to help out with the woes of not being able to get the ball in the basket. Williams would go on to do just that, scoring 24 points. He also tallied up 12 assist...2015-02-28 08:39:012/27: Orlando Magic Daily- No Magic Here, Hawks Top Magic 95-88http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/27/no-magic-hawks-top-magic-95-88/
Orlando couldn&#039;t stop the Hawks hot shooting from deep as Orlando fell 95-88. Well, at least expectations were low right? The Magic competed with the East&#039;s best team throughout even after falling behind 19-3 to start the game. The Hawks shot a blistering 14 for 31 from deep in...2015-02-27 22:37:462/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Video: Victor Oladipo&#x2019;s Rebounding Harkens Nick the Quick Andersonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/27/video-victor-oladipos-rebounding-harkens-nick-quick-anderson/
Victor Oladipo&#039;s rebounding has been on the rise, but can it rival Orlando Magic legend Nick Anderson&#039;s talents? In the Orlando Magic&#8217;s 93-90 loss to the Miami Heat Wed (Feb 25) night, Victor Oladipo came up with 13 boards. While he shot just 4 of 14 from the field, the added re...2015-02-27 12:38:132/27: Orlando Magic Daily- What every trade deadline deal means for the Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/27/every-trade-deadline-deal-means-magic/
The NBA trade deadline last week was a busy one with lots of moving and shaking. What does each deal mean for the Magic? The Orlando Magic decided to stay pat at last week&#039;strade deadline. The thoughts of trading restricted free agents-to-be Tobias Harris and Kyle O&#039;Quinn along with y...2015-02-27 08:39:242/26: Orlando Magic Daily- The Understated Brilliance of Evan Fournier, Elfrid Payton in Magic Loss to Heathttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/26/understated-brilliance-evan-fournier-elfrid-payton-magic-loss-heat/
Evan Fournier and Elfrid Payton created a lot of offense, but plays gone awry were largely to blame, as Orlando&#039;s shooting faltered. Evan Fournier finished the Magic&#8217;s 93-90 loss to the Miami Heat with 10 points and three assists, but his impact on the second unit offense ran far dee...2015-02-26 15:38:182/26: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Fold in the 4th, Lose in Overtime to the Miami Heat 93-90http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/26/orlando-magic-fold-in-the-4th-lose-in-overtime-to-the-miami-heat-93-90/
Riding high from their three-game winning streak, the Orlando Magic returned to Amway with a chance to do something they hadn&#8217;t done since 2012. However, thanks to a couple of critical late fouls, and Henry Walker knocking down big shots, the Magic let another game slip away, losing in overtim2015-02-26 12:39:342/26: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo Or Nikola Vucevic The Future?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/26/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-nikola-vucevic-future/
Every so often, I like to do a &#34;You&#039;re The GM&#34;piece on this website. The idea being if you were presented with two players and had to build your team around one, who would it be. It&#039;s by no means a new or particularly crazy concept, but it&#039;s one that usually divides opinion ..2015-02-26 11:37:592/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Magical Collapse: Miami Heat 93, Orlando Magic 90http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/25/orlando-magic-recap-magical-collapse-miami-heat-93-orlando-magic-90/
It required some magic but the Orlando Magic did somehow find a way to lose up eight points with 37 seconds left in the game. With 37 seconds left in the fourth quarter, all Magic fans were thinking about was the win that they were about to enjoy. The game, by and large, was not fun in t...2015-02-25 23:38:012/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Competition fuels fire for young Victor Oladipo and veteran Dwyane Wadehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/25/competition-fules-fire-victor-oladipo-dwyane-wade/
They may be on opposite benches, but common experience unites the Orlando Magic&#039;s Victor Oladipo and Miami Heat&#039;s Dwyane Wade. Basketball is often about the game within the game. That familiar axiom is never truer than when the Orlando Magic have squared off with the Miami Heat in rec...2015-02-25 15:39:512/24: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Maybe James Borrego Is The Man?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/24/orlando-magic-maybe-james-borrego-man/
The Jacque Vaughn era lasted too long in Orlando, it&#039;s something we can all agree on. There came a point late on where not only was he stunting the growth of the team, but you could argue the team was going backwards under his guidance. So when James Borrego was given the job on an interim basi2015-02-24 12:38:132/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Did the Orlando Magic make a better Arron Afflalo trade?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/24/orlando-magic-make-better-arron-afflalo-trade/
The Denver Nuggets just turned Arron Afflalo around after their summer swap with the Magic, but who got more out their deal? While a crazy NBA Trade Deadline sent basketball fans into a frenzy with 11 trades last Thursday, one particular deal stuck out for those that follow the Orlando Magic. ...2015-02-24 08:39:462/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Is winning a bad thing right now for the Magic?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/23/winning-bad-thing-right-now-orlando-magic/
The experience of winning basketball games and creating a positive culture outweighs the potential risk of receiving a worse lottery pick for Orlando Magic. The Orlando Magic are currently on a three-game winning streak., their best streakof the season. Winning streaks usually inspire optimism,...2015-02-23 17:40:242/23: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Fend Off Late Surge to Defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 103-98http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/23/orlando-magic-fend-off-late-surge-to-defeat-the-philadelphia-76ers-103-98/
The Orlando Magic have been playing some solid basketball under interim head coach, James Borrego. Since he took over, the Magic have held opponents under 100 points in five straight games, winning three of them. That trend would continue as the Philadelphia 76ers became the sixth opponent to fail t2015-02-23 12:40:092/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic lock down the paint to secure winshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/23/orlando-magic-lock-paint-secure-wins/
The Orlando Magic have always been solid scoring in the paint. Defensively, the team has changed and that is producing results like never before. The Orlando Magic&#039;s defensive transformation has become readily apparent just from the win total alone. Orlando transformed from one of the worst...2015-02-23 12:39:192/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Could Orlando's Elfrid Payton be Toast of 2014 Rookie Class?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/23/orlandos-elfrid-payton-toast-2014-rookie-class/
It was billed the Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker sweepstakes. Anything but a top-2 pick would notsuffice for teams in the tanking sweepstakes to land one of the two franchise rookies in the 2014 class, but lost amid the shuffle was a wild-haired late lottery pick who might end up being the best of2015-02-23 08:40:072/23: Orlando Magic Daily- The Magic's Week Ahead: Miami, Atlanta and Charlottehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/23/magics-week-ahead-miami-atlanta-charlotte/
The Orlando Magic have two very winnable games this week and a really tough matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Winning all three is an near-must. The Orlando Magic are 4-2 in the James Borrego era, and this week will offer the Magic a chance to play two teams that sit precariously ahead of it i...2015-02-23 02:38:122/22: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic's Win Streak Moves to Threehttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/02/22/orlando-magics-win-streak-moves-three/
The Orlando Magic has its first three-game winning streak of the season after a 103-98 win against the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday evening at Amway Center. Nikola Vucevic scored 31 points and added 14 rebounds while Victor Oladipo had 17 points and Willie Green chipped in with 16. Orlando (19-39...2015-02-22 21:37:492/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Finding the right role for Evan Fournierhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/22/finding-right-role-evan-fournier/
Evan Fournier has had an up-and-down season as he seeks his NBA identity. Under James Borrego, Fournier has begun to find his place. It would be understandable if you did not trust Evan Fournier. The 22-year-old guard is averaging more than 10 points per game for the first time and getting c...2015-02-22 14:39:172/21: Orlando Magic Daily- NBA Draft spotlight: Stanley Johnsonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/21/nba-draft-spotlight-stanley-johnson/
With the hopes of reaching the postseason all but over, it is time to take a look at another potential lottery pick in this year&#039;s upcoming draft. Arizona forward, Stanley Johnson, has received high praise as of late and has the potential to provide the Magic with many options. Stanley Johnson.2015-02-21 15:38:512/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton's elite distribution goes beyond statisticshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/21/orlando-magics-elfrid-paytons-elite-distribution-goes-beyond-statistics/
Elfrid Payton&#8217;s impact is going far beyond statistical measures, and the comparisons to Rajon Rondo continue to hold ever more accurate as his career path unfolds on a by-game basis. Orlando Magic general managerRob Hennigan showed no hesitation in aggressively dealing for Elfrid Payton o...2015-02-21 15:38:512/21: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Knock Off New Orleans Pelicans, 95-84http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/20/orlando-magic-knock-off-new-orleans-pelicans-95-84/
After making it to the All-star week with a win against the New York Knicks, and having players represent the team in various activities throughout the week, the Orlando Magic came back to Amway raring to go against Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Looking to avenge their loss from the se2015-02-21 14:39:392/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Bench Mob can be very goodhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/21/orlando-magic-bench-mob-can-good/
The Orlando Magic bench has struggled to perform this year, but it played well in the 95-84 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday (Feb 20). With Tobias Harris due to return, could moving Harris to the bench solve the last of the issues for Magic reserves? It seems Orlando Magic guard ...2015-02-21 13:39:042/21: Swarm and Sting- Weekly Roundup: Charlotte Hornets' First Week Backhttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/02/21/weekly-roundup-hornets-first-week-back/
Charlotte Hornets Weekly Roundup The Hornets are going into the second half of the season in a good place, compared to where they came from earlier this year. They went on very long losing streaks, and it looked like the playoffs were out of sight completely. Now, they are holding one of the...2015-02-21 11:40:182/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 95, New Orleans Pelicans 84http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/21/orlando-magic-grades-orlando-magic-95-new-orleans-pelicans-84/
The Orlando Magic put together a solid team effort, particularly on the defensive end, to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans at home 95-84. The Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 95-84 at Amway Center on Friday for just their third win by 10 or more points this season. It has been ...2015-02-21 01:39:412/20: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans dominated by Orlando Magic 95-84.http://pelicandebrief.com/2015/02/20/new-orleans-pelicans-dominated-orlando-magic-95-84/
Friday night was supposed to be the start of something special for the New Orleans Pelicans. They entered a game against the Orlando Magic in the hunt for the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs and with two important pieces of the rotation returning after injuries. Instead of getting ...2015-02-20 23:38:502/20: Orlando Magic Daily- Defense has become the difference as Orlando Magic begin to believehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/20/defense-become-difference-orlando-magic-begin-believe/
Defense is where things started and finished for the Orlando Magic as they shut down the New Orleans Pelicans for a second straight win. The spark could have come at any moment. The belief shift that has come with the Magic&#039;s dramatic turn defensively. It could have been when Elfrid Pay...2015-02-20 23:38:442/20: Pelican Debrief- New Orleans Pelicans: What to watch for vs. Orlando Magichttp://pelicandebrief.com/2015/02/20/new-orleans-pelicans-watch-vs-orlando-magic/
After a first part of the season that saw its fair share of ups and downs, the New Orleans Pelicans return to action on Friday night following the All-Star break as they look to find their way into the Western Conference playoffs in a tough field.That all starts in Orlando where the Pelicans will fa2015-02-20 10:39:172/20: Hoops Habit- NBA Player Power Rankings: All-Star Weekend Edition!http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/20/nba-player-power-rankings-star-weekend-edition/
With the All-Star weekend dominating the news over the past week, we&#8217;ve decided to follow suit and focus this week&#8217;s NBA Player Power Rankings on the NBA&#8217;s All-Star Weekend. Instead of our normal rankings of the top 15 players in the league, we&#8217;ve picked out the 10 best playe2015-02-20 09:38:112/19: Orlando Magic Daily- Emboldened Victor Oladipo ready to lead down the stretchhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/19/emboldened-victor-oladipo-ready-lead-stretch/
With his second career All-Star Weekend in the books, Victor Oladipo feels more confident than ever with the Orlando Magic. The power of different experiences in one&#039;s life sometimes can be hard to fully comprehend in the moment. In the whirlwind of an All-Star Weekend, magnify that diffic...2015-02-19 12:38:142/19: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Trade Deadline Musingshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/19/orlando-magic-trade-deadline-musings/
With the trade deadline almost upon us, it seems the Orlando Magic won&#039;t be doing too much business as we head into the business end of the season. Whether that&#039;s a mistake or not divides opinion however. Some think that with this team lottery bound once more, standing still with what they2015-02-19 12:37:142/19: Pelican Debrief- NBA Trade Deadline: Three potential New Orleans Pelicans tradeshttp://pelicandebrief.com/2015/02/19/nba-trade-deadline-three-potential-new-orleans-pelicans-trades/
With the NBA trade deadline approaching this afternoon Twitter is abuzz with rumors and speculation about who could end up where. While most of the big deals are already done a flurry of small moves at the deadline always seems to happen. If the New Orleans Pelicans are going to make a trade at t...2015-02-19 10:40:102/18: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: The stretch runhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/18/orlando-magic-power-rankings-roundup-stretch-run/
The Orlando Magic are through with the All-Star Break and are gearing up for a stretch run to some form of relevancy. Well, here we are. The All-Star Break has come and gone. The Magic will be gathering back up after the long break Wednesday to start preparing for the final 26 games of the seaso...2015-02-18 15:37:512/17: Skyway Shout Out- James Borrego to Remain the Orlando Magic's Coach Until End of Seasonhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/02/17/james-borrego-remain-orlando-magics-coach-end-season/
James Borrego will remain the head coach of the Orlando Magic through the end of the season, according to a report by ESPN. The Magic has also hired a new lead assistant coach in Igor Kokoskov, according to the Orlando Sentinel&#8217;s Josh Robbins. Borrego is 2-2 as Orlando&#8217;s head coach...2015-02-17 20:36:572/17: Orlando Magic Daily- The Orlando Magic trade value columnhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/17/orlando-magic-trade-value-column/
Taking a cue from Grantland&#039;s Bill Simmons and his po**** column. What is the trade value of each Orlando Magic player? We rank them 1-15. The NBA Trade Deadline is quickly approaching -- February 19, less than a week away -- and eyes are turning quickly toward what deals the Magic might make.2015-02-17 17:38:232/16: Sporting Sota- Minnesota Timberwolves: When Zach LaVine Imploded Twitterhttp://sportingsota.com/2015/02/16/minnesota-timberwolves-zach-lavine-imploded-twitter/
Most things in life do not live up to the hype, especially in sports. Then, there is Zach LaVine in the NBA Dunk Contest. As I have mentioned previously, LaVine came into the contest as the prohibitive favorite and already had acquitted himself well in the Rising Stars Game. Still, no matter how ...2015-02-16 21:37:522/16: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Report: Two Timberwolves Dominate All-Star Weekendhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/16/nba-rookie-report-two-timberwolves-dominate-star-weekend/
The rookies had their fun this weekend and took home some nice awards in the process, though none of them parti**** in the NBA All-Star game itself. That time will come, though, so no need to fret over it right now. The Rising Stars game and Slam Dunk Contest saw two Minnesota Timberwolves roo...2015-02-16 09:38:052/16: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: Preparing For The Playoff Seeding Battleshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/16/nba-power-rankings-preparing-playoff-seeding-battles/
In the latest edition of our NBA power rankings, we examine the NBA&#039;s upcoming stretch run to the NBA playoffs With the NBA All-Star festivities officially over and done with, most NBA teams can now shift their focus to either the chase for the playoffs, or the NBA draft lottery. Either...2015-02-16 08:38:112/15: Baller Mind Frame- NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest: Zach LaVine Goes &#8216;Space Jam&#8217;http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/15/nba-star-slam-dunk-contest-zach-lavine-goes-space-jam/
The only thing more tired than the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest are writers, media, and fans&#8217; annual overreaching declarations that the contest is either âdeadâ or âback.â The quality dunk contest is almost entirely determined by the competitors themselves &#8212; though turning off 2015-02-15 16:39:162/15: Baller Mind Frame- NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest: Stephen Curry Reigns Supremehttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/15/nba-all-star-three-point-contest-stephen-curry-reigns-supreme/
Did anyone really think Stephen Curry wouldn&#8217;t win the NBA All-Star Three-Point Contest? Â The Splash sibling rivalry was quickly put to bed with the performance put on by Curry. Klay Thompson and Kyrie Irving did their best to compete in the final round, but it&#8217;s rather hard to top the 2015-02-15 14:39:132/15: GuyHut.com- NBA All-Star 2015: Zach LaVine Wins Slam Dunk Contest (Video)http://www.guyhut.com/nba/nba-star-2015-zach-lavine-wins-slam-dunk-contest-video/
NBA All Star 2015: Zach LaVine wins Slam Dunk Contest. While Zach LaVine wasn&#8217;t a household name coming into the 2015 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest, most who watched the game on a regular basis believed the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie had a good chance to bring home the trophy. They were ri2015-02-15 11:40:402/15: Orlando Magic Daily- 2015 NBA Trade Rumors: Should Orlando Magic Bring Back Arron Afflalo?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/15/2015-nba-trade-rumors-orlando-magic-bring-back-arron-afflalo/
The Nuggets are shopping guard Arron Afflalo. Could the Orlando Magic amend their mistake and acquire the piece it let go? It sometimes requires a little creativity to make a three-team trade, but involving the Philadelphia 76ers adds a valuable chip for the Denver Nuggets that makes this deal to r.2015-02-15 11:39:222/15: Orlando Magic Daily- 2015 NBA Trade Rumors: Should Orlando Magic Pursue Reggie Jackson?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/15/2015-nba-trade-rumors-orlando-magic-pursue-reggie-jackson/
The Oklahoma City Thunder are open to trade talks involving to-be restricted free agent Reggie Jackson. Magic forward Tobias Harris is the ideal chip. The Oklahoma Thunder are looking to move combo guard Reggie Jackson, Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports. Jackson is a...2015-02-15 09:38:252/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo pops on All-Star Saturday Nighthttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/15/victor-oladipo-pops-star-saturday-night/
Victor Oladipo created the first big buzz of the Sprite Slam Dunk and delivered an entertaining show. Just not enough to pass Zach LaVine and win. Victor Oladipo came waltzing out of the tunnel for the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest, following up on a weak dunk from the Nets&#039; Mason Plumlee and a...2015-02-15 00:39:042/15: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA All-Star Weekend: Zach LaVine And The Return Of The Slam Dunk Contesthttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/14/nba-star-weekend-zach-lavine-return-slam-dunk-contest/
NBA All-Star Weekend welcomed the return of the slam dunk contest, thanks to one Zach LaVine The NBA should end with the three-point shootout, they said. But then Zach LaVine happened. Along with proving those people wrong, he emphatically declared the NBA All-Star slam dunk contest back....2015-02-15 00:37:362/15: Skyway Shout Out- Victor Oladipo Finishes as Runner-Up in Slam Dunk Contesthttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/02/14/victor-oladipo-finishes-runner-slam-dunk-contest/
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo finished as the runner-up in the 2015 Slam Dunk contest Saturday night. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine won the event after scoring 94 on his two dunks in the final. Oladipo scored 72 points out of a possible 100. Each dunk was totalled out of 10 by fiv...2015-02-15 00:36:502/14: Nets Daily News- Zach LaVine is the 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk Competition Winnerhttp://netsdailynews.com/2015/02/14/zach-lavine-is-the-2015-sprite-slam-dunk-competition-winner/
Zach LaVine may not be human, but he is the 2015 Slam Dunk Competition Winner.2015-02-14 23:39:142/14: Nets Daily News- Video: Every Mason Plumlee Dunk from the Sprite Slam Dunk Competitionhttp://netsdailynews.com/2015/02/14/video-every-mason-plumlee-dunk-from-the-sprite-slam-dunk-competition/
Here are the videos of every Mason Plumlee dunk from the Sprite Slam Dunk Compeition.2015-02-14 22:39:222/14: Chowder and Champions- Boston Celtics All-Star Weekend Flashbackhttp://chowderandchampions.com/2015/02/14/boston-celtics-star-weekend-flashback/
Tonight the NBA All-Star Weekend continues with the Slam Dunk Contest and the Three-Point Contest at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and although the Celtics are not going to be represented this weekend we can still take a look back at the past. The Celtics haven&#039;t been represented in the All-2015-02-14 16:37:142/14: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Rising Stars Challenge: Team World Defeats Team USA 121-112http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/14/nba-rising-stars-challenge-team-world-beat-team-usa-121-112/
It was a spectacle of the players of tomorrow during the NBA Rising Stars Challenge at the Barclays Center. Filled with both amazing plays and hilarious fails, Team World was able to earn global bragging rights over Team USA in a thrilling exhibition. Andrew Wiggins, who had a memorable night, made 2015-02-14 14:39:102/14: Orlando Magic Daily- Luke Ridnour really cannot dunkhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/14/luke-ridnour-really-cannot-dunk/
Luke Ridnour is the active NBA leader in points scored without a dunk. In fact, he has not dunked since high school. Some players just don&#039;t need to. Saturday, Victor Oladipo will parti**** in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest joining Dwight Howard, Darrell Armstrong and Otis Smith as Magic p...2015-02-14 13:38:592/14: Dunking with Wolves- Andrew Wiggins earns MVP honors in World's 121-112 victoryhttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/02/14/andrew-wiggins-earns-mvp-honors-worlds-121-112-victory/
As expected, this year&#039;s BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge featured plenty of alley-oops, dunks, three-point heaves and a lack of defense. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Andrew Wiggins earned the game&#039;s MVP honors as he helped lead the World team over the U.S. team, 121-112. This was t...2015-02-14 13:38:172/14: Swarm and Sting- Rising Stars Challenge: Cody Zeller Surprises With His Skillshttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/02/14/rising-stars-challenge-cody-zeller-surprises-skills/
Cody Zeller represented the Charlotte Hornets on All-Star weekend in the Rising Stars Challenge, and did so admirably.United States Team head coach, Alvin Gentry, gave himthe starting nod at power forward, and Zellerrewarded the team. He would go on to record 12 points on six of seven shootin...2015-02-14 12:37:522/14: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA All-Star Weekend: 10 Things I Think Will Happen On Saturday Nighthttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/02/14/nba-star-weekend-10-things-think-will-happen-saturday-night/
NBA All-Star Weekend: 10 things I think will happen on All-Star Saturday night For many fans, NBA All-Star weekend begins and ends with Saturday night&#039;s festivities. The Celebrity game, nor the Rising Stars challenge may not tickle their fancy. Some don&#039;t even like the NBA All-Star ga...2015-02-14 11:37:292/14: SLC Dunk- Rudy Gobert, Jazz players score high in ESPN Rising Stars Challenge gradeshttp://www.slcdunk.com/2015/2/14/8038401/nba-rising-stars-2015-espn-rudy-gobert-trey-burke-dante-exum-grades
The funny thing is to go back in time and read ESPN's draft grades for the Jazz....
SLCD Ed. For the full game report with EVEN MOAR Gobert highlights read this.
ESPN, the "World Wide Leader", dropped some grades for last night's Rising Stars challenge (aka. The Rookie game, aka. The Roo2015-02-14 10:39:292/14: Hoops Habit- Utah Jazz: Rudy Gobert Makes Enes Kanter Expendablehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/14/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-makes-enes-kanter-expendable/
The 2015 NBA All-Star weekend isfull of wonderful thrill and excitement. During the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, inside of the Barclays Center arena stoodUtah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. The 7&#039;1&#34;, 245-pound center from France was the tallest player in the game, and played even larg...2015-02-14 10:37:432/14: House of Houston- Kostas Papanikolaou Contributes In Team World 121-112 Winhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/02/14/kostas-papanikolaou-contributes-team-world-121-112-win/
The Houston Rockets will proudly have three representatives in the Big Apple this weekend in the NBA&#039;s annual All-Star game festivities. I knew James Harden was a shoo-in to be there but it&#039;s good to know two other reps -- Patrick Beverley and Kostas Papanikolaou will be there to repres...2015-02-14 10:36:452/14: SLC Dunk- Jazz Rudy Gobert, teammates shine on All-Star Friday Nighthttp://www.slcdunk.com/2015/2/14/8038319/nba-rising-stars-2015-rudy-gobert-trey-burke-dante-exum-utah-jazz-shine
The secret is out, the Utah Jazz know how to draft.
Did you see the BBVA Rising Stars challenge last night? Team USA vs. The World? If you missed it, and didn't have internet to watch twitter and vine all night long, then you effectively missed Rudy Gobert 's third or fourth coming out p2015-02-14 09:38:472/14: Dairyland Express- Mr. Double-Double: Giannis Antetokounmpo solid in Rising Stars gamehttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/02/14/mr-double-double-giannis-antetokounmpo-solid-rising-stars-game/
Another day, another double-double. Milwaukee Bucks second-year standout Giannis Antetokounmpo was solid Friday night, scoring 12 points and yanking down 10 rebounds in the Rising Stars Challenge at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, helping the World team to a 121-112 win over the U.S. The rost...2015-02-14 08:39:132/14: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo leads USA in scoring in Rising Stars losshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/13/victor-oladipo-leads-usa-scoring-rising-stars-loss/
Victor Oladipo scored a team-high 22 points, but his team could not overcome the length of Rudy Gobert and World Team in the Rising Stars Challenge. The BBVA Compass Rising Stars game is supposed to be fun. So nobody is going to fault anyone for bad statistics or poor shot selection or no d...2015-02-14 00:38:502/13: Skyway Shout Out- Oladipo Scores 22 in Rising Stars Challengehttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/02/13/oladipo-scores-22-rising-stars-challenge/
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo scored 22 points for Team USA in their 121-112 loss to Team World in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge Friday night in Brooklyn. Oladipo went 8-of-21 from the floor, including 3-of-8 from behind the arc in 26 minutes. The second year pro also tallied three...2015-02-13 23:36:412/13: Swarm and Sting- Rising Stars Challenge: Cody Zeller Watchhttp://swarmandsting.com/2015/02/13/rising-stars-challenge-cody-zeller-watch/
Cody Zeller will be the Charlotte Hornets&#039; lone representative during the All-Star weekend activities, having been chosen for the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. This is a somewhat new event, as the format has been changed. Previously, ten rookies would face off against ten second-y...2015-02-13 12:37:552/13: ATL All Day- Atlanta Hawks All-Star Weekend previewhttp://atlallday.com/2015/02/13/atlanta-hawks-star-weekend-preview/
The NBA&#039;s All-Star Weekend starts tonight, and with it, various members of the Atlanta Hawks will be competing on each day of the event. To make sure you don&#039;t miss any Atlanta Hawk this weekend, we&#039;re highlighting each of the events that a player will parti**** in. Friday BBV...2015-02-13 12:36:472/13: Dunking with Wolves- Rising Stars Challenge pits USA vs. World in new formathttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/02/13/rising-stars-challenge-pits-usa-vs-world-new-format/
Step aside,LeBron James. Move over,Kevin Durant. The future of the NBA will be on the national stage tonight in Brooklyn for this year&#039;s BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge. The contest features the most exciting first and second-year players the league has to offer and the 2015 edition pres...2015-02-13 10:38:352/13: Rip City Project- 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend Schedule: Events &amp; Detailshttp://ripcityproject.com/2015/02/13/2015-nba-star-weekend-schedule-events-details/
NBA All-Star Weekend is here at last, so get ready for a few days of basketball bliss while the best of the best suit up and the rest get their rest. To make things as simple as possible for you, here is the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend schedule, complete with television channels, air times, and partic2015-02-13 09:38:352/13: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Fantasy Basketball All-Star Breakhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2015/02/Fantasy-Basketball-All-Star-Update.html
With the All-Star break upon us, I asked the owners in our fantasy basketball league to go back and look at their draft/transaction logs, and find their best and worst moves, I went first!My BEST move has been adding Robert Covington, dropping Patrick Patterson, back on December 6th. He had just s2015-02-13 09:36:032/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Elfrid Payton soaks in All-Star Weekendhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/12/elfrid-payton-soaks-star-weekend/
Elfrid Payton has been through the whirlwind of the NBA. He is now getting to live a dream and parti**** in NBA All-Star Weekend in New York. One of the great opportunities NBA All-Star Weekend provides is a link forging an older generation of stars with the league&#039;s new breed of talent....2015-02-12 21:39:002/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Who is the best head coach for Orlando Magic?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/12/best-fit-for-head-coach-in-orlando-magic/
The Orlando Magic are still trying to find their identity after the firing of their head coach. Who they hire next could determine that identity. The Orlando Magic are still trying to find their identity after the firing of their head coach, Jacque Vaughn. Orlando Magic general managerRob Henni...2015-02-12 15:38:312/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Trade Deadline: Breaking down A Royal Pain's proposed deal for Tobias Harrishttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/12/2015-orlando-magic-trade-deadline-breakdown-orlando-magic-speculative-tobias-harris-deal-with-kings/
A Royal Pain of FanSided proposed a speculative deal with the Orlando Magic centering around acquisition of Orlando&#039;s Tobias Harris. There has notbeen a lot of discussion about the Orlando Magic&#039;s trade prospects. The New York Knicks inquired about Tobias Harris -- and have otherwise ...2015-02-12 14:39:052/12: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Has The Draft Run Dry For This Team?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/12/orlando-magic-draft-run-dry-team/
It might be a little bit depressing to talk about, but the Orlando Magic will once more be using the NBA draft as a means of acquiring talent this summer. We say this as a bad thing, because a lot of people thought they&#039;d have turned into something by now, an actual team that had an identity an2015-02-12 14:37:342/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo to donate Dunk Contest earningshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/12/victor-oladipo-donate-dunk-contest-earnings/
Victor Oladipo will donate his earnings from this weekend&#039;s Sprite Slam Dunk Contest to three hospitals fighting against cancer in his #DunkCancer campaign. Victor Oladipo will be jetting off to New York for All-Star festivities today after the Magic&#039;s 89-83 win over the Knicks. He wi...2015-02-12 09:39:282/12: Empire Writes Back- New York Knicks Highlights: Orlando Magic Defeat Knicks Behind Nikola Vucevichttp://empirewritesback.com/2015/02/12/new-york-knicks-highlights-orlando-magic-defeat-knicks-behind-nikola-vucevic/
A game between two teams with losing records is hard enough to watch. When both teams are without their star players, it makes it even less appealing, and sometimes hard to watch. That is what happened between the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic Wednesday night, as Carmelo Anthony and Tobias Harri2015-02-12 07:37:202/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Trust Elfrid Paytonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/10/trust-elfrid-payton/
He might just be a rookie, but Elfrid Payton has already more than proven himself as a trustworthy and reliable part of this franchise&#039;s future. For the past two years, the Orlando Magic have opted to move slowly when it comes to their rookies, sometimes frustratingly so. It is an 82-ga...2015-02-10 15:39:132/10: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Will It Get Any Worse?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/10/orlando-magic-will-get-worse/
After a pretty promising start to the year, the Orlando Magic have plummeted head first into mediocrity. It hasn&#039;t been subtle, and it most certainly hasn&#039;t been pretty. It feels like there&#039;s been as many blowout losses as there have been heartbreakers (Like that dumbfounding one at t2015-02-10 13:38:532/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Rotations by James Borrego Largely to Blame in Magic Loss to Washingtonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/10/rotations-james-borrego-largely-blame-magic-loss-washington/
Interim head coachJames Borrego is responsible for the Washington Wizards going on game-changing runs, and putting out units bereft of offensive talent is mostly to blame. The Wizards dominated the Magic by going on runs with the basket sealed to Magic shooters and won the game 96 to 80, asthe...2015-02-10 08:39:382/9: Wiz of Awes- Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards final score: Wizards Outlast Magic At Home, 96-80http://wizofawes.com/2015/02/09/orlando-magic-vs-washington-wizards-final-score-wizards-outlast-magic-home-96-80/
It wasn&#039;t a pretty win, but the Washington Wizards took care of business at home against the Orlando Magic again tonight. Nene set the tone for Washington right out of the gate. With no great defenders protecting the rim for Orlando, Nene was able to make 4 of his 5 shot attempts in t...2015-02-09 22:38:052/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Washington Wizards smack lifeless Orlando Magic 96-80http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/09/lifeless-orlando-magic-smacked-by-washington-wizards-96-80/
The Washington Wizards led from start to finish as they stonewalled the Magic 96-80 The Orlando Magic could notshake off the stench of defeat after a crushing defeat Sunday night to the Chicago Bullslosing to the Washignton Wizards 96-80 at Verizon Center on Monday. The Magic offense was...2015-02-09 21:40:232/9: Hoops Habit- Chicago Bulls: 5 Worst Games From Januaryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/09/chicago-bulls-5-worst-games-january/
The Chicago Bulls started off the new year with three consecutive victories over the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets. But despite an impressive beginning to the month of January, the Bulls proceeded to lose nine of their next 14 games over a two week period. When a team per...2015-02-09 11:39:002/9: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards Preview: John Wall and the Wizards Take on Elfrid Payton and the Magic at Homehttp://wizofawes.com/2015/02/09/washington-wizards-preview-vs-orlando-magic-key-match-up-prediction/
Washington Wizards preview: Wall and the Wizards take on Payton and the Magic The Washington Wizards finally ended their five game losing skid on Saturday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Tonight they&#039;ll look to win their second straight game versus the Orlando Magic at home. Tip-off is at 7...2015-02-09 09:39:022/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Chicago Bulls: 98 Orlando Magic: 97http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/08/orlando-magic-grades-chicago-bulls-98-orlando-magic-97/
The Magic were dealt a soul crushing loss but a couple of bench players likely earned themselves some more playing time with their production and energy....2015-02-09 00:39:142/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Meltdown: Chicago Bulls: 98 Orlando Magic: 97http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/08/magic-meltdown-chicago-bulls-98-orlando-magic-97/
The Magic seemingly had this game in the bag, yet somehow they manged to snag defeat from the jaws of victory. In James Borrego&#039;s second game as coach the Magic managed to do something they had done all too often under former head coach Jacque Vaughn; lose when winning seemed all but c...2015-02-09 00:39:142/8: Orlando Magic Daily- 2015 NBA Trade Deadline: Should Orlando Magic Flip Pick for Miles Plumlee?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/08/2015-nba-trade-deadline-orlando-magic-flip-pick-miles-plumlee/
The Phoenix Suns are seeking a first rounder for forward-center Miles Plumlee per Marc Spears of Yahoo&#33; Sports. With the Orlando Magic frontcourt falling woefully short in so many ways, adding Plumlee&#8217;s talents could help reinforce the rotation while adding a player whose upside is still q2015-02-08 14:38:042/7: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic End 10-Game Losing Streak, Beat LA Lakers 103-97http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/07/orlando-magic-end-10-game-losing-streak-beat-la-lakers-103-97/
One day after firing former head coach, Jacque Vaughn, the Orlando Magic set their sights on the Los Angeles Lakers. With James Borrego taking over the reigns, the Magic were able to get a big game from Tobias Harris and finally get a win against the Lakers. The Magic got off to an unsurprisingly ba2015-02-07 12:38:132/6: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Top 5 Candidate To Replace Jacque Vaughnhttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/06/orlando-magic-top-5-candidate-replace-jacque-vaughn/
Mike Budenholzer is probably going to win Coach of the Year, but not every Gregg Popovich disciple is destined to become a prodigy. So when the Orlando Magic finally pulled the plug on Jacque Vaughn yesterday, they bid their not-so-tearful goodbyes to the coach with the worst winning percentage (.262015-02-06 09:38:152/6: Orlando Magic Daily- 2015 NBA Draft: Myles Turner is a good fit for Orlando Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/05/2015-nba-draft-myles-turner-good-fit-orlando-magic/
The most glaring hole the Magic have stillremains in the frontcourt. The Orlando Magic lack a true, starting-caliber power forward, and this draft offers a few suitable options, of which Myles Turner ranks high among. Myles Turner is a 6-foot-11, 243-pound freshman forward for Texas this season, an.2015-02-06 01:39:092/5: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Bid Farewell to Head Coach Jacque Vaughnhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/02/05/orlando-magic-bid-farewell-head-coach-jacque-vaughn/
Reports came out that the Orlando Magic relieved Jacque Vaughn of all coaching duties on Thursday afternoon. After losing to the San Antonio Spurs, 110-103 on Wednesday night, the Magic have lost 10 games in a row, all while surrendering more than 100-plus points in each contest. Vaughn was hired on2015-02-05 22:39:272/5: SLC Dunk- Magic fire Jacque Vaughn, will Nuggets Brian Shaw be next?http://www.slcdunk.com/videos-podcasts/2015/2/5/7988281/magic-fire-jacque-vaughn-will-nuggets-brian-shaw-be-next
Former Jazz player, Spurs assistant coach fired in act of cowardice.
Okay, so this is news I guess. The Orlando Magic just fired Jacque Vaughn. Via ESPN:
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jacque Vaughn, general manager Rob Hennigan announced Thursday.
Vaughn, 39, was in his t2015-02-05 17:39:112/5: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Fire Jacque Vaughnhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/02/05/orlando-magic-fire-jacque-vaughn/
The writing had been on the wall for Jacque Vaughn but it&#8217;s now official as the Orlando Magic has fired the third year coach. Vaughn, 39, compiled a 58-158 record as the Magic head coach. The team is 15-37 this season and are riding a 10-game losing streak, the fourth such streak during Vau...2015-02-05 15:36:412/5: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Looking Back At The Jacque Vaughn Erahttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/05/orlando-magic-looking-back-jacque-vaughn-era/
In the end it was inevitable, although some will have wished it had come a lot sooner. Three years into what was a four-year deal, the Orlando Magic have parted ways with head coach Jacque Vaughn. I have never spoken to a Magic fan who was entirely happy with how he was running the team, and now, fi2015-02-05 14:38:172/5: Daily Knicks- New York Knicks: Jose Calderon's Long-Term Valuehttp://dailyknicks.com/2015/02/05/new-york-knicks-jose-calderons-long-term-value/
Approaching the 2015 NBA Trade Deadline, the already active New York Knicks appear primed and ready for one last move. They&#039;ve dealta vast majority of the players whowereunder contract through2015-16 and have cleared mountains of capspace in the process. Approaching the February 19 deadline,...2015-02-05 12:37:292/5: HoopsRumors- Magic Close To Firing Jacque Vaughnhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/02/displeased-jacque-vaughn.html
FEBRUARY 5TH: Vaughn&#8217;s firing is imminent, league sources tell Wojnarowski (Twitter link). TheÂ Magic have called a mandatory team meeting for this afternoon, leading to speculation that the players will be informed then that Vaughn has been fired, as Chris Broussard hears (Twitter link). 2:502015-02-05 12:36:062/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Value of Magic's Aaron Gordon Seen as Kawhi Leonard Slow Cooks Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/05/value-magics-aaron-gordon-seen-kawhi-leonard-slow-cooks-magic/
The Orlando Magic were without one of their better, bigger perimeter defenders as Kawhi Leonard slow-cooked the Magic and ended the game in San Antonio. In the keys to Wednesday night&#8217;s 110-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the second aspect was containing Kawhi Leonard, but the absence ...2015-02-05 10:39:132/5: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs: Takeaways From Win Against Orlando Magichttp://airalamo.com/2015/02/04/san-antonio-spurs-takeaways-win-orlando-magic/
On Wednesdaynight the San Antonio Spurs beat the OrlandoMagic110-103. It was the Magic that started the game quickly, as they led 22-12 mid-way through the first quarter. The Spurs responded with a 17-3 run and took command the rest of the first half. The Magic kept the game close throughout the ...2015-02-05 00:40:182/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic back to competing, so how do they win?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/05/orlando-magic-back-to-competing-so-how-do-they-win/
For two weeks, the Orlando Magic had to focus more on getting consistent energy and effort. That is present, and so the focus returns to scheme and wins. The Orlando Magic might be back to doing what is supposed to be a given -- playing hard, executing and working together and rotating and communic.2015-02-05 00:40:152/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Close but No Cigar; Magic Succumb to Spurs 110-103http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/04/close-no-cigar-magic-succumb-spurs-110-103/
The Magic fought hard against the defending champion San Antonio Spurs but ultimately could not pull off the upset. The Magic definitely competed tonight which makes some people proud. However what needs to be put into context is that the Magic have now lost 10 games in a row. Once again...2015-02-04 23:38:172/4: Air Alamo- San Antonio Spurs vs Orlando Magic: Prediction, Key Players, Injurieshttp://airalamo.com/2015/02/04/san-antonio-spurs-vs-orlando-magic-prediction-key-players-injuries/
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesdaynight at theAmerican Airlines Center. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on Fox Sports Southwest. The game can also be heard onthe radio on WOAI 1200 AM. The matchup is the first of two between the two teams....2015-02-04 10:38:212/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic&#x2019;s 3 Key Aspects to Upsetting San Antonio Spurshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/04/orlando-magics-3-key-aspects-upsetting-san-antonio-spurs/
Early betting lines show the Orlando Magic as 12.5 point underdogs on the road in San Antonio. To win this game would be a huge statement after the suffering of late, but it bears giving a look to ways the Magic can improve while possibly netting a victory: 1) Attack the Basket; get to the free...2015-02-04 08:38:492/4: Sports Unbiased- 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend Predictions : Picking the Winnershttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/39350/2015-nba-all-star-weekend-predictions-picking-the-winners/
The highly anti**** 2015 NBA All-Star weekend is just around the corner, and the east and west squads are stacked with a slew of top performers from the first half of the season. The Atlanta Hawks made waves and shocked the league after an amazing 19-game win streak good enough to rank them No.1 2015-02-04 08:37:062/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: The hope never endshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/04/power-rankings-roundup-hope-never-ends/
The thing we notice in the power rankings each week? The media still believe in the Magic. Few are putting them at the bottom, where they probably belong. The Orlando Magic have been bad the past few weeks. Like, really bad. Incredibly bad. How bad? The Magic have lost eight in a row ente...2015-02-04 05:39:122/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic's Unselfish Passing and Balanced Attack Silver Lining in Loss to OKChttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/03/orlando-magics-unselfish-passing-balanced-attack-silver-lining-loss-okc/
The Orlando Magic may have dropped its second straight game to the Oklahoma City Thunder this year, but there were some real reasons for hope in the &#039;L.&#039; The losses continue to pile up, but once again there were some silver linings in the Orlando Magic&#039;s 104-97 lossMonday nig...2015-02-03 11:38:082/3: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: The Case For Scott Skileshttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/02/03/orlando-magic-case-scott-skiles/
For current Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn, it seems to be a matter of when and not if he will get fired before the season is finished. What is a young and promising core got out of the blocks well, and briefly held a playoff spot at the end of the last calendar year, before subsequently fal2015-02-03 09:38:032/3: Thunderous Intentions- OKC Thunder Grades: Orlando Can't Contain Westbrook, Waitershttp://thunderousintentions.com/2015/02/02/okc-thunder-grades-orlando-cant-contain-westbrook-waiters/
After a rough stretch, the Thunder finally managed to get back on the right track with a dominating victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Oklahoma Citygot the offense flowing, shooting a robust 49.3% from the floor while Russell Westbrook and Dion Waiters functioned as a two man wrecking c2015-02-03 00:38:462/2: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo unsatisfied with sophomore seasonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/02/victor-oladipo-unsatisfied-sophomore-season/
Despite an improvement statistically and a place as a leader on the team, Victor Oladipo is not happy with how his season has gone thanks to the losing. When Victor Oladipo arrived at Indiana as an unheralded freshman, Tom Crean was in the middle of his own rebuild. Sanctions and restrictions f...2015-02-02 12:38:202/2: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Trouble in the West? Is Vaughn out in Orlando and NBA Power Rankingshttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-trouble-in-the-west-is-vaughn-out-in-orlando-and-nba-power-rankings/
The NFL season is a thing of the past andÂ NBA basketball is ready to take center stage in the sports world. The association is always number one in our hearts on The Baseline and we&#8217;re here to bring you another jam-packed episode. On this week&#8217;s show:
Kirk Henderson from SB Nation fr2015-02-02 12:36:222/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Rumored coaches are not the answerhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/02/01/rumored-coaches-not-answer/
The rumors for names to replace Jacque Vaughn have begun. Even though the Magic coaching search has not begun, the two po**** names should be thrown out. Over the past couple of days, there have been rumors of Scott Skiles and Mark Jackson being on top of the list for potential coaches for the Mag.2015-02-01 12:38:212/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Rally Falls Short as Dallas Maverics Win 108-93http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/31/orlando-magic-rally-falls-short-as-mavs-win-108-93/
The late Magic comeback came up short as the Magic once again couldn&#039;t get any stops on the defensive end. &#34;If I&#039;ve said it once I&#039;ve said it a thousand times.&#34; That quote seems to sum up the Magic season almost too perfectly. The Magic once again could notget a ...2015-02-01 00:40:021/31: Slam Dunk Zone- Orlando Magic On Verge Of Coaching Changehttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/31/orlando-magic-verge-coaching-change/
Jacque Vaughn has had a rough first stint as an NBA Head Coach. He was hired in 2012 after being an assistant under Gregg Popovich for the San Antonio Spurs. He was given the assignment of turning theÂ Orlando Magic around post-Dwight Howard but so far, there have been little results. There has been2015-01-31 12:40:171/30: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Free-Fall Continues With 115-100 Loss to Buckshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/30/magic-free-fall-continues-115-100-loss-bucks/
It&#8217;s been almost exactly two weeks since the Magic won a game. Their last win coming against Houston. Since then, they&#8217;ve been in a free-fall, losing nearly every game by double digits. Thursday night gave no indication that the losing will end soon as the Magic looked about as bad as th2015-01-30 10:38:521/30: Dairyland Express- Giannis Antetokounmpo back in Rising Stars Challengehttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/29/giannis-antetokounmpo-back-rising-stars-challenge/
Last year, Milwaukee Bucks rookie Giannis Antetokounmpo was a member of the winning Team Hill side in the Rising Stars Challenge. This year, the second-year wing for the Bucks will try to help the World bring down the best first- and second-year players from the U.S. Antetokounmpo will pla...2015-01-30 00:39:221/30: Skyway Shout Out- Time Could be Running Out For Jacque Vaughnhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/01/29/time-running-jacque-vaughn/
Jacque Vaughn&#8217;s days as the Orlando Magic head coach could be numbered. Reports Thursday suggest the Magic front office are not happy with the third year coach as Orlando continue to show little to no progress in the win column. Safe to say Jacque Vaughn is in trouble. Magic management ...2015-01-30 00:36:591/30: HoopsRumors- Magic Brass Displeased With Jacque Vaughnhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/displeased-jacque-vaughn.html
Magic team management is &#8220;not at all happy&#8221; with the job performance of coach Jacque Vaughn, Brian K. Schmitz of The Orlando Sentinel reports (Twitter link). A team source told Schmitz, &#8220;We won&#8217;t settle for this,&#8221; when discussing the franchise&#8217;s recent play. Orlan2015-01-30 00:36:051/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic's frustration is real, but faith remainshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/29/orlando-magic-frustration-is-real-faith-remains/
The Orlando Magic are down right now in the midst of a 13 losses in 15 games stretch. But faith remains that they can right the ship. It must to do so. Finding that last bit of energy and effort is never easy. Especially when you are down 20 points and the life has been sucked out of you by...2015-01-29 23:39:091/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Lifeless Magic Trampled By Buckshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/29/lifeless-magic-trampled-bucks/
The Magic have now lost 13of15 after their abysmal showing against the Bucks. What is there really to say at this point? The Magic are a poor basketball team that are getting poorer as the games go by. Whether it is defense, pace, coaching, player effort or whatever the Magic are not ...2015-01-29 23:39:091/29: Bucksketball.com- 18th Time&#8217;s a Charm: Bucks-Magic Previewhttp://www.bucksketball.com/2015/01/18th-times-a-charm-bucks-magic-preview/
What to Watch For: Bucks (23-22) Coming off of a comeback win over the Heat on Tuesday, the Bucks will look to complete the Florida sweep in a place they havenât won in over 10 years. Milwaukee has dropped 17 straight in Orlando, losing by an average of more than 13 points per game. The [&#8230;]2015-01-29 17:36:211/29: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Hurry Up All-Star Weekend!http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/29/orlando-magic-hurry-star-weekend/
The NBA&#039;s annual All-Star Weekend is many things for many people. Some like it, the exhibition game having precious defence on show (until the fourth quarter) but plenty of highlight reel dunks and plays. Others enjoy seeing the best players in the world come together for one night to put on a 2015-01-29 15:37:481/29: Baller Mind Frame- Predictions for the 2015 NBA Slam Dunk Contesthttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/29/predictions-2015-nba-slam-dunk-contest/
I know what you&#8217;re thinking: the 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest is riddled with a list of no-names. You&#8217;re exactly right. The contest is getting more obsolete every year, and frankly, Iâm much more excited about the three-point shooting contest. When the list was revealed, I actually ex2015-01-29 11:40:221/29: Hardwood Houdini- Marcus Smart 'Not Bummed' About Rising Stars Snubhttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2015/01/29/marcus-smart-not-bummed-rising-stars-snub/
After not being selected to play in this years annual All-Star weekend rising stars challenge, rookie Marcus Smart isn&#039;t &#039;bummed&#039; about it and wants the rest. No, I&#8217;m not bummed. Hey, congratulations to those guys that made it, but I&#8217;m definitely not bummed. That&#8217;s .2015-01-29 10:37:391/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Defining the Magic in one wordhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/29/defining-the-orlando-magic-in-one-word/
There are many different words that could be used to describe or sum up how the Magic have performedthis season. However, one word seems to stand taller than any of the others. The word may seem obvious. It has been used by many fans and analysts throughout this season. By simply removing just ...2015-01-29 08:38:141/28: HoopsRumors- Trade Candidate: Michael Carter-Williamshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/01/candidate-michael-carter-williams.html
Usually, when players in the early years of their rookie deals find themselves in trade discussions, itâs typically because thereâs a lack of production or the player is a poor fit on his team. Michael Carter-WilliamsÂ doesnât go into either of those categories but the Sixers arenât operatin2015-01-28 21:36:051/28: Slam Dunk Zone- Biggest Dunk Contest Snubshttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/28/biggest-dunk-contest-snubs/
On Tuesday night, the NBA confirmed that Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Oladipo, Mason Plumlee, and Zach LaVineÂ will be apart of the Dunk Contest in two and a half weeks. While some were excited with the players that were selected, some were not pleased. One good take from the official announcement 2015-01-28 20:39:481/28: Nets Daily News- BBVA Rising Stars Parti**** Announcedhttp://netsdailynews.com/2015/01/28/bbva-rising-stars-participants-announced/
The 20 players for this year&#8217;s Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend have been announced, with Mason Plumlee and Bojan Bogdanovic representing the Nets on the court. The game will take place at 9 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. This year&#8217;s rising star challenge f2015-01-28 17:39:451/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo, Elfrid Payton headed to Rising Stars Challengehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/28/victor-oladipo-elfrid-payton-headed-rising-stars-challenge/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s starting backcourt will get to flex their muscles for Team U.S.A. in the new format for the annual Rookie Game. Orlando Magic guards Victor Oladipo and Elfrid Payton will be heading to Brooklyn to compete in the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 13 to kick off...2015-01-28 16:38:241/28: Dairyland Express- Giannis Antetokounmpo to soar over Brooklyn in dunk contesthttp://dairylandexpress.com/2015/01/28/giannis-antetokounmpo-soar-brooklyn-dunk-contest/
Second-year sensation Giannis Antetokounmpo will be in New York for All-Star Weekend when he competes in the Slam Dunk Contest as part of All-Star Saturday Night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It is Antetokounmpo&#8217;s first trip to the dunk contest, which is (praise be to all that is good...2015-01-28 09:39:041/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: 'Competitive spirit'http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/28/power-rankings-roundup-competitive-spirit/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s general manager asked for a better competitive spirit at the midpoint. Instead, all the Magic have done is further confuse. At the midpoint of this season, Magic general manager Rob Hennigan granted several interviews and expressed his frustration with the Magic&#039;s ...2015-01-28 09:38:431/27: Dunking with Wolves- Zach LaVine to parti**** in Slam Dunk Contesthttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2015/01/27/zach-lavine-participate-slam-dunk-contest/
Wolves&#039; rookie guard Zach LaVine will represent the team in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest onAll-StarSaturday in Brooklyn on February 14th. Parti**** for 2015 Slam Dunk Contest are: &#8226; Victor Oladipo &#8226; Mason Plumlee &#8226; Giannis Antetokounmpo &#8226; Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/u2015-01-27 22:42:131/27: Sports Unbiased- Sprite Dunk Contest 2015 Prediction: Vote for the Winnerhttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/39155/sprite-dunk-contest-2015-prediction-vote-for-the-winner/
The Sprite Slam Dunk Contest parti**** have finally been announced for the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend hosted in New York City. The dunk contest is arguably one of the most anti**** events of All-Star weekend, as it&#8217;s stacked with freakishly athletic players who fly high above the rim, fin2015-01-27 22:40:581/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo Selected to the Sprite Slam Dunk Contesthttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/27/victor-oladipo-selected-sprite-slam-dunk-contest/
Victor Oladipo is officially named to the Slam Dunk Contest field, can he win the event? In a little more thantwo weeks time, Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo will have a one in four shot at winning the 2015 Sprite Slam Dunk Contest. Oladipo was officially named to the field Tuesday after pre...2015-01-27 21:40:331/27: Skyway Shout Out- Victor Oladipo to Parti**** in Dunk Contesthttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/01/27/victor-oladipo-participate-dunk-contest/
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo will compete in the 2015 Dunk Contest as part of the NBA&#039;s All-Star festivities. Oladipo is one of four contestants. The 22-year-old will be joined by the Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine and Brooklyn N...2015-01-27 21:38:291/27: Slam Dunk Zone- 2015 Dunk Contesthttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/27/2015-dunk-contest/
Last Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports confirmedÂ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Oladipo, Mason Plumlee, and Zach LaVine will be apart of the Dunk Contest on February 14th. The four athletes were confirmed tonight on NBA TV. More younger players are parti**** rather than the players 2015-01-27 20:39:061/27: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA All-Star Weekend: Curry, Thompson To Headline 3-Point Contesthttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/27/nba-star-weekend-curry-thompson-headline-3-point-contest/
NBA All-Star Weekend: According to a report, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are amongst those headlining the NBA&#039;s star-studded three-point shootout At least the NBA&#039;s three-point contest will be in good hands during NBA All-Star weekend, something that can&#039;t quite be said about...2015-01-27 15:37:451/27: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Revisiting Last Year's NBA Drafthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/27/orlando-magic-revisiting-last-years-nba-draft/
With the Orlando Magic turning into exactly who we thought they&#039;d be after a decent start to the season, it&#039;s time to return to the last real opportunity to improve this team. While the trade deadline isn&#039;t closed yet, and the Magic could technically be a player in trades before then,2015-01-27 09:37:501/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Grades: Memphis Grizzlies 103, Orlando Magic 94http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/27/grades-memphis-grizzlies-103-orlando-magic-94/
The Orlando Magic fell behind early and could never dig out of the hole. A few bench players shined, but the Magic needed more from their stars. The Orlando Magic got off to a slow defensive start and saw their offense disappear in the second half to fall behind by 20 points. Even for the s...2015-01-27 00:39:081/27: Orlando Magic Daily- It's simple: Orlando Magic will continue to struggle without defensehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/26/simple-orlando-magic-will-continue-struggle-without-defense/
The Orlando Magic got beat on the offensive end again. The Memphis Grizzlies blitzed the Magic early and that was that, despite a late run. Jacque Vaughn has changed his demeanor in postgame press conferences. The Prince of Positivity is gone and a dose of reality has eased in. Tonight...2015-01-27 00:39:081/26: Baller Mind Frame- Indiana Pacers Extend the Orlando Magic&#8217;s Losing Streak to Fivehttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/26/indiana-pacers-extend-the-orlando-magics-losing-streak-to-five/
The Orlando Magic returned to the Amway Center for a home game vs. the Indiana Pacers.Â Looking to find some answers defensively, Magic head coach,Â Jacque Vaughn, moved Aaron Gordon to the starting lineup for his first career start. Things seemed to go well until the fourth quarter, where rookie D2015-01-26 10:39:051/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic fighting the lapses in push for 48http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/25/orlando-magic-fighting-lapses-push-48/
The Orlando Magic are far from perfect defensively, but they are still fighting to find 48 minutes of solid basketball to earn a win. It was a momentary lapse. That momentary lapse can have a big impact though. Missing a man or missing a rotation or getting to a shooter late can always have a ma...2015-01-25 22:39:011/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Defense Still Bad, Lose to Pacers 106-99http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/25/magic-defense-still-bad-lose-pacers-106-99/
The Magic still couldn&#039;t figure it out on the defensive end and allowed the Pacers to shoot 51% as they fell 106-99. Here we are again. The Magic still cannot find what they are looking for on the defensive side of the ball. The Magic were outrebounded by 14 and allowed Indiana to score 106...2015-01-25 21:38:331/25: Ink on Indy- Rudez, West Lead Pacers Past Magic 106-99http://inkonindy.com/2015/01/25/rudez-west-lead-pacers-past-magic-106-99/
The Indiana Pacers snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 106-99 victory over the Orlando Magic. Orlando, FL - The Indiana Pacers were finally able to snap their seven-game losing streak with a big 106-99 victory over the Orlando Magic. They were able to come away with the win on the f...2015-01-25 21:37:011/25: Slam Dunk Zone- Andrew Wiggins Entering Dunk Contesthttp://slamdunkzone.com/2015/01/25/andrew-wiggins-entering-dunk-contest/
Andrew Wiggins has been one of the most entertaining rookies in the NBA this season. He is the run-away leader for Rookie of the Year (15.1 PPG, 4.2 RPG &#38; 1.8 APG), plus he may be the most athletically-gifted out of the current crop of first-year players. Itâs a shame that he is hiding up [&#82015-01-25 15:38:491/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Getting Frye-d on Defense?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/25/magic-getting-fryed-defense/
After giving up 113 points in a loss to the worst team in the NBA, Magic fans are seething and the player that seems to catch most of their wrath is Channing Frye. After chatting with quite a few fans on Twitter it became quite clear that Magic fans are fed up withChanning Frye. I myself have becom.2015-01-25 13:38:161/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Should the Magic Make A Playoff Push?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/25/magic-make-playoff-push/
The Orlando Magic are dangerously low in the standings and the Playoffs are slipping away. Is it time to pack it in or go for a postseason bid? The Orlando Magic, currently 15-31, rank 13th in the non-competitive Eastern Conference. Currently in eighth place in the East is Brooklyn at 18-25. ...2015-01-25 10:38:001/24: Baller Mind Frame- Vucevic Shines, but Knicks Shine Brighter in Win Over Magic 113-106http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/23/vucevic-shines-knicks-shine-brighter-win-magic-113-106/
The Orlando Magic entered Friday night looking to find some answers that&#8217;s been absent since their upset victories against the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets. Although the Magic played the game close, thanks to Nikola Vucevic&#8216;s big night, it was the New York Knicks who would come away2015-01-24 14:39:561/24: Hoops Habit- Elfrid Payton: Orlando Magic Rookie Reporthttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/24/elfrid-payton-orlando-magic-rookie-report/
When NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced: &#34;With the fourthpick overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic select, Aaron Gordon&#34; -- thereby, passing on then-18 year-old phenom, Dante Exum, a consensus top-four prospect of last summer&#039;s draft -- many came away shocked and appal..2015-01-24 10:38:401/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Grades: New York Knicks 113, Orlando Magic 106http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/24/grades-new-york-knicks-113-orlando-magic-106/
The Orlando Magic will not grade well after a loss to the hapless Knicks. New York out-efforted and outplayed Orlando for a win at the Garden. The Orlando Magic continued their confusing and frustrating stretch of play, pouring in points behind a career night from Nikola Vucevic and then giving up .2015-01-24 01:41:181/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic remain defenseless, fall to New York Knickshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/23/orlando-magic-remain-defenseless-fall-new-york-knicks/
The Orlando Magic need to find some defensive effort to reverse this losing streak. The New York Knicks trounced the Magic in the effort department 113-106. Jacque Vaughn&#039;s statements were short and simple. No matter how reporters tried to phrase the question, his answer was the same. ...2015-01-24 01:41:181/23: FFLockerRoom- NBA DFS bargain players of the dayhttp://fflockerroom.com/2015/01/23/nba-dfs-bargain-players-day-4/
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On this episode of the Orlando Magic Daily Podcast, OMD editor Brett David Roberts joins us to give the Magic a mid-season check-up. The Magic have hit the midpoint of the season, and we still do not know what this Magic team is or who it is or what it will become. How do we make sense of that? ...2015-01-23 08:38:321/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Is Seth Curry a good fit for the Magic?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/22/seth-curry-good-fit-magic/
Seth Curry is tearing up the D-League as the top-rated prospect, gaining interest around the league. Should the Magic make the move to bring him up? Seth Curry continues to impress in the D-League as he drained a walk-off buzzer beater last night to give the BayHawks a much needed win over the ...2015-01-22 16:37:551/22: isportsweb.com- Minnesota Timberwolves: Zach LaVine set to fly in NBA Dunk Contesthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/B5WzGwV3w1o/
Not everybody may yet know how ridiculously athletic Timberwolves rookie Zach LaVine is, but they soon will. With a 44 inch vertical, LaVine is sure to make a splash in the NBA Dunk Contest. The Timberwolves haven&#8217;t had a player in the Dunk Contest since Gerald Green got second in the 2008 Dun2015-01-22 13:39:191/22: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Does Maurice Harkless Have A Future In Orlando?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/22/orlando-magic-maurice-harkless-future-orlando/
The Orlando Magic are a team in transition that is slowly finding its feet once more. As a result, roster and lineup changes are commonplace as this organization strives to find something that works for this team going forward. That is why it has not been uncommon to see role players get extended mi2015-01-22 12:37:251/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Coaching, Perimeter Defense Among 7 Reasons for Magic loss to Detroithttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/22/coaching-perimeter-defense-among-7-reasons-magic-loss-detroit/
The Detroit Pistons have now slaughtered the Orlando Magic the last two meetings, and the story was nearly identical in both games. The story was that a Pistons shooter went nuts while Andre Drummond cleaned up the messes inside. In the loss on Dec. 30, that player was Jodie Meeks hoisting and dr...2015-01-22 09:40:101/22: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA All Star Weekend: USA vs The World; Early Dunk Contest Entrieshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/22/nba-star-weekend-usa-vs-world-early-dunk-contest-entries/
The NBA announces a slight change for NBA All Star Weekend, and early dunk contest entries are confirmed NBA All Star Weekend is already beginning to reveal itself, including the introduction of a few new tweaks, as well as a handful of early dunk contest entires. First, the NBA announced th...2015-01-22 08:36:541/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo to compete in dunk contest, Woj reportshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/21/victor-oladipo-compete-dunk-contest-woj-reports/
Victor Oladipo is set to compete in the 2015 Slam Dunk Contest according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski. Victor Oladipo will compete in the 2015 Slam Dunk Contest, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo&#33; Sports reports. Oladipo and fellow sophomore Giannis Antetokounmpo are reportedly &#34;committed&#2015-01-21 17:37:431/21: GuyHut.com- NBA Slam Dunk Contest Contestantshttp://www.guyhut.com/nba/nba-slam-dunk-contest-contestants-include-victor-oladipo-greek-freak/
We&#8217;re less than a month away from the NBA&#8217;s All-Star Weekend which means it&#8217;s time for the league to announce the Slam Dunk Contest contestants. Every year fans hope for big names like LeBron James or Russell Westbrook, but yet again are left disappointed as it&#8217;s the younger 2015-01-21 16:39:211/21: Nets Daily News- Antetokounmpo, Oladipo, and Plumlee to parti**** in NBA slam dunk contesthttp://netsdailynews.com/2015/01/21/antetokounmpo-oladipo-and-plumlee-to-participate-in-nba-dunk-contest/
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Oladipo, and Mason Plumlee will be parti**** in the All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk contest.2015-01-21 16:39:191/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Reducing turnovers the key to Victor Oladipo's improvementhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/21/reducing-turnovers-key-victor-oladipos-improvement/
Victor Oladipo spent a lot of time at point guard and his turnovers (and youth) made him suffer. His sophomore year has seen a dramatic improvement though. Victor Oladipo has been a revelation of late. He finally appears to have found his footing after missing the beginning of the season with t...2015-01-21 10:38:441/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Epitome of youthhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/21/power-rankings-roundup-epitome-youth/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s up-and-down nature in the power rankings is yet another sign of their youth. Maybe things are moving forward though. The roller coaster ride of the Magic is a weekly thing now.It is a within the week thing now actually. Orlando put together two really strong back-to-...2015-01-21 08:38:401/19: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: The Curious Case Of The San Antonio Spurshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/19/nba-power-rankings-curious-case-san-antonio-spurs/
In our latest edition of our NBA power rankings, we take a look at the curious case of the San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs flip a switch once a year, usually. Last season, on a rare occasion, their switch was flipped on for the entire season. This season, however, they are finally beginnin..2015-01-19 11:38:501/19: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 19 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 19http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/19/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-19-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-19/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 19 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 19, 2015 (1/19) Jan 18Â was a bit of a rougher one for our FanDuel NBA lineup. Our team only managed 213 FanDuel points, which certainly wasn&#8217;t enough to get us into the2015-01-19 10:39:041/19: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Suffer Excruciating Loss to Thunder, 127-99http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/19/magic-suffer-excruciating-loss-thunder-127-99/
The Orlando Magic hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder who were looking to start their road trip on a high note, and boy did they ever. Dominating the host team in every aspect of the game, OKC would demolish the Magic 127-99. As a harbinger of things to come, the Magic fell to a 13-point deficit [...]2015-01-19 10:39:021/16: Orlando Magic Daily- Rookie Report: Magic vs Grizzlieshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/16/rookie-report-magic-vs-grizzlies/
Elfrid Payton:Payton had what was easily his best statistical game in his NBA career tonight. Payton did a masterful job of pushing the tempo early as he torched Beno Udrih for six points and five assists in the first quarter. After the first, while Payton was still statistically dominant, the demea2015-01-16 22:39:501/16: Orlando Magic Daily- Deciding Factors: Magic vs Grizzlieshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/16/deciding-factors-magic-vs-grizzlies/
The Magic didn&#039;t push the tempo enough The Magic did a good job for most of the first quarter thanks to rookie Elfrid Payton who finished the quarter with six points and five assists on his way to a career-high 22 points and 12 assists. Luke Ridnour slowed down the game once again. This...2015-01-16 22:39:501/16: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 16 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 16http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/16/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-16-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-16/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 16 &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 16, 2015 (1/16) Jan 15Â was another great night for our FanDuel NBA lineup. The team scored a total of 287 pointsÂ which resulted in 100% wins in our 50-50 contests, leagues a2015-01-16 10:41:101/16: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic's second-half goalshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/16/orlando-magic-second-half-goals/
The Orlando Magic are the first team to the midpoint of the season. And it was a wild start. What do the Magic need to accomplish int he second half? The calendar has turned to January and that really means nothing in NBA parlance. It only means we are nearing the midpoint of the season and teams a.2015-01-16 10:40:221/16: House of Houston- Josh Smith: HOH's Week 12 Silver Booster Award Winnerhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/01/16/josh-smith-hohs-week-12-silver-booster-award-winner/
Another week is in the books and the Houston Rockets were somewhat victorious throughout. They ended the week with 2-2 split after facing the Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Jazz game was largely uneventful but the remaining three games involved inter...2015-01-16 10:38:531/16: Orlando Magic Daily- NBA Trade Deadline: Could Orlando Magic land Greg Monroe?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/16/nba-trade-deadline-orlando-magic-land-greg-monroe/
Following the Pistons&#039; destruction of the Orlando Magic on Dec. 30, free agent-to be Greg Monroe cited improvement in the Pistons&#039; ball movement and defense after the third game of its six-game win streak against the Orlando Magic. But it was his old fashioned comments about defense and...2015-01-16 07:42:291/15: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Recap: No Rocket Magic in Loss to Orlandohttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/15/houston-rockets-recap-no-rocket-magic-loss-orlando/
Houston Rockets Recap: Houston entered the night on a four game win streak and got out to a slow start in the first quarter. After battling back to take a lead into the final frame the Rockets succumbed to a young inspired Orlando squad led by Victor Oladipo and Nikola Vucevic. The Rockets...2015-01-15 21:39:031/15: Orlando Magic Daily- The Magic Should Use Fewer Pick And Rollshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/15/magic-use-fewer-pick-rolls/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s offense is among the worst in the league right now. The reason for it is kind of hard to tel. One reason might be its pet play. The Magic&#039;s victory against the Chicago Bulls was like a breath of fresh air. Fast pace&#33; Ball movement&#33; Victor Oladipo is awesome&#33;2015-01-15 14:40:001/15: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What If Victor Oladipo Gets No Better?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/15/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-gets-no-better/
For the Orlando Magic, as has been the case for quite a while now, it&#039;s all about the future. In Nikola Vucevic, Tobias Harris and Elfrid Payton, the young core of this group is, in theory at least, destined to stay together and grow for sometime yet. Throw in veterans like Channing Frye and...2015-01-15 13:37:261/15: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Dunk Contest: With Andrew Wiggins In, Who Should Enter Next?http://sircharlesincharge.com/2015/01/15/nba-dunk-contest-andrew-wiggins-enter-next/
Report: Andrew Wiggins is reportedly entering the 2015 NBA slam dunk contest There&#039;s no question that the NBA dunk contest has lost most, if not all, of its allure in the past decade. NBA stars don&#039;t want to parti**** in it, and fans have all but yet stopped watching. And it...2015-01-15 12:38:381/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic stick with pace and find a key answerhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/15/orlando-magic-stick-pace-find-key-answer/
The Orlando Magic finally appear to have a distinct identity, and one that works for them. The light switch has flipped for this young team. No one in the Magic locker room could pinpoint exactly who told them they needed to push the pace more. It was more of a collective understanding that this te.2015-01-15 11:37:581/15: Baller Mind Frame- Oladipo&#8217;s Big Night Leads Magic to Win Over Rocketshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/15/oladipos-big-night-leads-magic-to-win-over-rockets/
After clenching a quality win over Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls, the Orlando Magic returned to Amway to begin their homestead against James Harden and the Houston Rockets, featuring former Magic center, Dwight Howard. Playing without Tobias Harris for the third straight game &#38; continuing w2015-01-15 10:38:311/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo&#x2019;s 360 Dunk a Watershed Moment for Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/15/victor-oladipos-360-dunk-watershed-moment-magic/
The theme for the game was set early in the contest Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets, and the dominant story was a dazzling display of fast-paced basketball by an Orlando Magic team just beginning to find its identity offensively. But the real story was Victor Oladipo and his direct ascen2015-01-15 07:39:281/15: House of Houston- Houston Rockets Falter Against Orlando Magic 120-114http://houseofhouston.com/2015/01/14/houston-rockets-falter-orlando-magic-120-114/
The Houston Rockets, winners of four straight, are no longer owners of a win streak. You&#039;d think it would last longer at least through this game before the team faces the Oklahoma City Thunder tomorrow in a tough test. But unfortunately, that&#039;s why you play the games. There can be...2015-01-15 00:36:371/14: Orlando Magic Daily- Grades: Orlando Magic 120, Houston Rockets 113http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/14/grades-orlando-magic-120-houston-rockets-113/
The Orlando Magic toppled the Houston Rockets behind strong play from Victor Oladipo and Elfrid Payton with a dash of Nikola Vucevic. Another impressive win. The Orlando Magic scored 120 points in back-to-back games for the first time since February 16, 1996. That is a long time and a lot of ba...2015-01-14 23:38:271/14: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Race Past Houston Rockets 120-113http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/14/orlando-magic-race-past-houston-rockets-120-113/
Tempo paces Magic for second consecutive victory. For the first time since 1996 the Orlando Magic have scored more than120 points in regulation in consecutive games This offensive outburst, once again led by a much faster offensive tempo pushed the Magic to a 120-113 victory against the Hous...2015-01-14 23:38:261/14: Space City Scoop- Houston Rockets Game Day: Can Rockets Find Magic in Fifth Straight Winhttp://spacecityscoop.com/2015/01/14/houston-rockets-game-day-can-rockets-find-magic-fifth-straight-win/
Houston Rockets Game Day: The Rockets took care of business their last game out continuing their winning streak and extending it to four. Despite the head butt administered by Kevin Garnett the game was won relatively easily. Tonight they look to make it five straight as they face an Orlando team...2015-01-14 21:38:321/14: Daily Knicks- Can Any New York Knick Make the Rising Stars Challenge?http://dailyknicks.com/2015/01/14/can-new-york-knick-make-rising-stars-challenge/
The NBA All-Star 2015 games are coming to New York, and it is a given that Carmelo Anthony will represent the New York Knicks in the 64th exhibition basketball game of the best and brightest. With that said, New York currently holds a record of 5-35, league worst, and a Franchise worst start so f...2015-01-14 16:37:461/14: MichaelSportStats- A Few Thoughts on the NBA Teams and their Current Positionshttps://michaelsportstats.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/a-few-thoughts-on-the-nba-teams-and-their-current-positions/
First post of 2015, what should it be about? Hmmm&#8230; How about surveying the teams&#8217; positions in the NBA standings? Hey, that&#8217;s a great idea!Â Boy, I love my ideas sometimes. Honestly, what better time there is to do that? End of the season? Nah, too mainstream. At the All-Star break2015-01-14 15:40:231/14: Orlando Magic Daily- Similarities run deep between Elfrid Payton and Rajon Rondohttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/14/orlando-magics-elfrid-payton-rajon-rondo-similarities-run-deep/
Elfrid Payton has shown a good bit thus far in his young NBA career as a terror on the defensive end, a crafty ball handler and dribble penetrator. It seems to remind NBA fans of a certain former Boston Celtic, one whose talents have rendered him a top assist man and defensive freak of nature. ...2015-01-14 15:39:301/14: House of Houston- Game 39: Houston Rockets At Orlando Magic Previewhttp://houseofhouston.com/2015/01/14/game-39-houston-rockets-orlando-magic-preview/
The 27-11Houston Rockets are coming off a win against the Brooklyn Netson Mondaynight as they get ready to face the 14-27Orlando Magic. TheMagic are coming off a big win in Chicago against the Bulls. Any Rockets/Magic game will start with Dwight Howard. Howard had an eventful night in Brooklyn a ...2015-01-14 08:36:321/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Tobias Harris, Victor Oladipo new Magic NBPA repshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/13/tobias-harris-victor-oladipo-new-magic-nbpa-reps/
Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris took on a tangible leadership role, becoming the Magic&#039;s NBPA player reps. Tobias Harris will be heading to New York, even if the coaches do not vote him on the All-Star team. Victor Oladipo will have a reason to stay past Friday&#039;s Rising Stars Challen...2015-01-13 23:38:151/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Many Positives and Few Negatives in Orlando Magic's Victory over Bullshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/13/many-positives-negatives-orlando-magics-victory-bulls/
The Orlando Magic finally snapped a five-game skid against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Chicago Bulls welcomed Derrick Rose back into the lineup after having rested him with a sore knee, but the Orlando Magic snuck out of Chicago with a 121-114 victory on Monday night (Jan 122015-01-13 21:38:331/13: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 13 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 13http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/13/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-13-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-13/
FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 13 &#124; DFS FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 13, 2015 (1/13) Our lineups from Jan 12 turned in 2 very strong performances in FanDuel NBA contests. Lineup #1 totalled 298.6 points, and we were able to win in 100% of our 50-2015-01-13 20:38:391/13: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Eric Gordon's Return To Relevancehttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/13/fantasy-basketball-eric-gordons-return-relevance/
A nice story is developing in the fantasy basketball world along with actual hoops -- New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon is having a surprising return to competence. Gordon played in the first 12 games of the season and averaged 9.5 points on 39.8percentshooting with two assists, 2.3 rebounds an2015-01-13 13:37:441/13: Baller Mind Frame- Vucevic, Oladipo Lead Orlando Magic Over Chicago Bulls 121-114http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/13/vucevic-oladipo-lead-orlando-magic-over-chicago-bulls-121-114/
The Orlando Magic played a game featuring Derrick Rose for the first time since March of 2012. Not since the days of Dwight Howard and Stan Van Gundy has the former MVP been in uniform when the Magic have faced the Chicago Bulls. After nine consecutive missed games against Orlando, Derrick appeared 2015-01-13 10:38:541/13: Da Windy City- Bulls Game No. 39: Five takeaways from a porous loss to Orlandohttp://dawindycity.com/2015/01/13/bulls-game-no-39-five-takeaways-porous-loss-orlando/
In what was likely the worst defensive performance for the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, the Bulls squandered 121 points in a loss to an Orlando Magic bunch who had lost six straight games prior to Monday&#039;s meeting and came into the Windy City 14 games under the .500 mark. Last Monday night...2015-01-13 08:37:141/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic change the game by changing the pacehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/13/orlando-magic-change-game-changing-pace/
The Orlando Magic found their identity and pushed the tempo in defeating the Chicago Bulls. The result was surprising and a bit overdue. The Orlando Magic promised at the beginning of the season they would be a running team. They would push the pace and look to use their defense to generate off...2015-01-13 01:37:521/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Orlando Magic 121, Chicago Bulls 117http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/orlando-magic-grades-orlando-magic-121-chicago-bulls-117/
The Orlando Magic graded well as they took control of the pace of the game and led virtually wire-to-wire for a win over the Chicago Bulls. The Orlando Magic scored a surprising 121-114 win over the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Monday, making everything seem so right in the world. Actua...2015-01-13 00:38:531/13: Skyway Shout Out- Nikola Vucevic, Victor Oladipo Lead Orlando Magic to Win Over Chicago Bullshttp://skywayshoutout.com/2015/01/12/nikola-vucevic-victor-oladipo-lead-orlando-magic-win-chicago-bulls/
Nikola Vucevic and Victor Oladipo each scored 33 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 121-114 Monday night at the United Center. Vucevic also added 11 rebounds but the highlight of the night was his dunk on Pau Gasol, a slam that will be a contender for the dunk of the year. ...2015-01-13 00:37:021/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Blitz Chicago Bulls In The Windy Cityhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/orlando-magic-recap-magic-blitz-bulls-in-the-windy-city/
WHOA. Where did this come from? The Orlando Magic poured it on the defensive-minded Chicago Bulls in one of the most surprising results of the NBA season. The Magic scored 121 points on 81 shots while shooting 59.3 percent from the field as the Magic snapped their six game losing streak in star...2015-01-12 23:37:491/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Featured Matchup: Bulls' Jimmy Butler vs. Magic's Victor Oladipohttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/featured-matchup-bulls-jimmy-butler-vs-magics-victor-oladipo/
MON JAN 12 @ CHI Time: 8 PM ET Featured Matchup: Shooting Guard: Jimmy Butler vs. Victor Oladipo Chicago Bulls Vitals: 26-12 overall (.684); 12-7 at home; 17-6 vs East, plus-4.2 differential, 7-3 last 10 games The Chicago Bulls have Derrick Rose back in the fold, but the one-time MVP h...2015-01-12 20:37:581/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Benched Evan Fournier: Bad for him, good for the Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/12/benched-evan-fournier-bad-good-magic/
Their are several benefits the Orlando Magic can reap with their recent move of Evan Fournier to the bench. The biggest is pairing the Magic&#039;s future backcourt. A significant shift in the direction of the Orlando Magic&#039;s rotation took place 11games ago. An 11-point, 11-assist outing f...2015-01-12 14:38:041/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Key Improvements from Orlando Magic loss to Portland Give Hopehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/11/key-improvements-orlando-magic-loss-portland-give-hope/
In the contest against the Kobe Bryant-less Lakers two nights ago on Jan. 9, the Orlando Magic&#8217;s weak interior play from its frontcourt destroyed any chance at victory. Preventing second chance points and hitting the glass against a tough Portland Trail Blazers team was the plan. It nearly ...2015-01-11 13:38:121/11: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic fall to Portland Trail Blazers, 103-92http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/11/orlando-magic-fall-to-portland-trail-blazers-103-92/
Entering the game on a five-game losing streak, and coming off one of their worst losses at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Orlando Magic desperately needed a win against the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately, the blows kept coming, as they would be without Tobias Harris and Evan Fourni2015-01-11 11:39:111/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Grades: Portland Trail Blazers 103, Orlando Magic 92http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/11/orlando-magic-grades-portland-trail-blazers-103-orlando-magic-92/
The Orlando Magic did some very good things and got some very good performances as they fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. The Orlando Magic got off to such a horrible start in this game that it set Twitter ablaze and had everyone ready to bail ship and make immediate changes. The ...2015-01-11 03:38:251/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic find their heart, still fall short in Portlandhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/11/orlando-magic-find-heart-still-fall-short-portland/
The Orlando Magic played like themselves (finally) for three quarters. Their most extended time in this losing streak. The Portland Trail Blazers still managed to secure the win. The Orlando Magic looked hopeless and helpless following a first quarter to forget. It was a first quarter that seemed a.2015-01-11 02:37:531/10: Rip City Project- Trail Blazers close out home stand against Magichttp://ripcityproject.com/2015/01/10/trail-blazers-close-home-stand-magic/
The Portland Trail Blazers close out their seven game home stand tonight as they host the Orlando Magic at 7:00 p.m. PST. The Trail Blazers have won two straight and continue to win despite injuries. The Magic have lost five straight and have not shown any signs of life. The game can be seen on CSNN2015-01-10 18:37:381/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Postgame Grades: Los Angeles Lakers 101, Orlando Magic 84http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/10/postgame-grades-los-angeles-lakers-101-orlando-magic-84/
The Orlando Magic fell flat on their face and had little positive to take away from a dominant 101-84 loss to the Lakers. The Orlando Magic imploded in a very winnable game against a Kobe Bryant-less Lakers team. Oddsmakers favored the Lakers by just 3.5 points as of tip off, but the Magic&#8217;s .2015-01-10 02:38:131/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Get Laid Out in LA, Fall to Lakershttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/10/magic-get-laid-la-fall-lakers/
Not one, not two, not three, not four, but five&#33; That&#039;s right the Orlando Magic have lost FIVE straight games. The Magic received their latest L via a 101-84 beat down by the Kobe Bryant-less Los Angeles Lakers. Score Off. Rtg. eFG% O.Reb.% TO% FTR Orlando 84 85.6 43....2015-01-10 02:38:131/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Featured Matchup: Lakers' Kobe Bryant v. Magic's Victor Oladipohttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/09/featured-matchup-lakers-kobe-bryant-v-magics-victor-oladipo/
Today we turn our attention toward the matchup between Kobe Bryant and Victor Oladipo as the Magic travel to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. FRIDAY JAN 9 @ Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 PM ET Lakers&#039; Vitals: 11-25 overall (.306), 5-12 at home; 5-4 vs. Eastern Conference; negative-6.6 poi...2015-01-09 15:37:591/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Arron Afflalo is still cheering for Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/09/arron-afflalo-still-cheering-magic/
Arron Afflalo said he still follows the Magic and keeps in touch with several of his former teammates. And he says he sees progress from the Magic. Arron Afflalo went through a lot in two years with the Magic. Here was a veteran entering his prime and finding a solid place with the Nuggets b...2015-01-09 00:38:031/8: Hoops Habit- How Devyn Marble Can Positively Impact The Orlando Magichttp://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/08/devyn-marble-can-positively-impact-orlando-magic/
To begin this season, rookie Devyn Marble was little more than an afterthought for this young Magic team. Despite the fact there were minutes up for grab in the rotation, Marble made little impact, and fell out of contention early. To be fair to him, he wasn&#039;t exactly given a ton of chances to 2015-01-08 14:36:471/8: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Trade Speculation: Harkless or Nicholson for Wizards' Otto Porter?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/08/magic-trade-speculation-harkless-nicholson-wizards-otto-porter/
The Washington Wizards are replete with depth and parting ways with Georgetown product Otto Porter, Jr. may work in Washington&#8217;s favor. The Wizards go 12 deep, featuring 12 players who all average 12 minutes a game or more. Could Porter be parted with if it meant Orlando was willing to pay...2015-01-08 08:37:591/8: Orlando Magic Daily- More of the same for Magic, but a little bit differenthttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/08/magic-little-bit-different/
The Orlando Magic played more or less the same way they always do. They fell behind, caught up and lost. Wednesday felt different though thanks to defense. The Orlando Magic played a similar game to the last two they played. They got down, struggling to make baskets. They were seemingly list...2015-01-08 04:37:481/8: Orlando Magic Daily- The Resurrection of the Bench, Fournier; A positive sign for Orlando Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/08/resurrection-bench-fournier-positive-sign-orlando-magic/
Evan Fournier may have missed the game winner, but he and the other reserves kept the Magic in this one. In the last synopsis of the Orlando Magic&#8217;s struggles, a large part of the blame was absorbed by the Magic bench, which had been thoroughlydominated in recent games. Against the Den...2015-01-08 02:38:401/8: Orlando Magic Daily- Grades: Denver Nuggets 93, Orlando Magic 90http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/08/grades-denver-nuggets-93-orlando-magic-90/
The Orlando Magic did not grade well in a loss to the Denver Nuggets. But Andrew Nicholson and Victor Oladipo provide reason for hope. The Orlando Magic dug themselves another hole. Well, not as deep of a hole. But they did trail most of the game. And when Orlando finally took a lead at 53-5...2015-01-08 01:37:541/8: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Offense Falls Flat in Mile High Cityhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/08/magic-offense-falls-flat-mile-high-city/
The Orlando Magic could not get things together offensively and only a furious late rally nearly led to a win against the Denver Nuggets. YOURAS COLD AS ICE YOU&#039;RE WILLINGTO SACRIFICE OUR L..... Yes, the Magic offense is as cold as ice, and yes the fans unconditional love for the team is wa...2015-01-08 01:37:541/6: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Home stand blueshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/06/power-rankings-roundup-home-stand-blues/
The Magic had a chance to gain in the Power Rankings across the Web. They failed to do that at home. Now the road gets tougher and the outlook bleaker. When the Magic looked at their schedule, they probably pinpointed late December as their opportunity to gain some distance from the cellar and ...2015-01-06 17:41:011/6: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic's Victor Oladipo Evolving in Old-Tested Modelhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/06/magics-victor-oladipo-evolving-old-tested-model/
When the Orlando Magic selected Victor Oladipo No. 2 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft, the consensus was that he is a great athlete lacking offensive refinement, a potential defensive ace in the hole whose offensive upside may be limited. Those notions have been entirely disproven this season as Vic...2015-01-06 15:39:481/6: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Why Are They Losing Often?http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/06/orlando-magic-losing-often/
It being the festive period, a lot of what I have written about recently has been focused on the bright future the Orlando Magic have. Young talented players, cap room, a decent team now even with plenty of unproven players, it&#039;s been all good. Down the road, this has the potential to be a grea2015-01-06 11:37:511/5: MichaelSportStats- A Few Thoughts on the NBA Teams and their Current Positionshttp://michaelsportstats.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/a-few-thoughts-on-the-nba-teams-and-their-current-positions/
First post of 2015, what should it be about? Hmmm&#8230; How about surveying the teams&#8217; positions in the NBA standings? Hey, that&#8217;s a great idea!Â Boy, I love my ideas sometimes. Honestly, what better time there is to do that? End of the season? Nah, too mainstream. At the All-Star break2015-01-05 17:42:341/5: Soaring Down South- Pero Antic isn't your typical second-year NBA playerhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2015/01/05/pero-antic-isnt-typical-second-year-nba-player/
Despite being a 32-year-old &#34;sophomore&#34;, Pero Antic of the Atlanta Hawks isn&#039;t worried that the selectors will overlook him when it comes time to pick the pool of players for the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge. &#34;No. I mean they didn&#039;t forget me last year,&#34; Antic...2015-01-05 09:39:401/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic&#x2019;s Woeful Depth Destroying Its Chanceshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/04/orlando-magics-woeful-depth-destroying-chances/
As with most young rebuilding teams, depth has been an issue. Even against poor teams like Saturday (Jan. 3) night&#8217;s opponent the Charlotte Hornets, the Magic find itself a team without options after the main options are exhausted offensively. What have been the primary causes ofthe reserve...2015-01-04 13:38:531/4: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Jan 4 Round-Up | Daily Fantasy Basketball Thoughts, Tips & Advice for 1/4 by Ronnie Vaughanhttp://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/04/fanduel-nba-jan-4-round-daily-fantasy-basketball-thoughts-tips-advice-14-ronnie-vaughan/
Ronnie Vaughan shares his FanDuel NBA thoughts &#38; opinions for Jan 4, 2015 to help you set your FanDuel lineup. Jared already posted his FanDuel lineup for Jan 4, which you can find here. Ronnie takes us through some players he likes today in good detail and shares his thoughts on what we can exp2015-01-04 12:40:251/4: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for January 4 | NBA DFS FanDuel Lineup Picks, Tips, Strategy & Advice for Jan 4 (1/4)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/04/fanduel-nba-lineup-january-4-nba-dfs-fanduel-lineup-picks-tips-strategy-advice-jan-4-14/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup for January 4Â &#124; DFSÂ FanDuel Tips, Strategy, Picks and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Jan 4, 2015 (1/4) TheÂ FanDuel NBA lineups from yesterday&#8217;s actionÂ (Jan 3) ended up performing at a pretty mediocre level. The lineup withÂ Rudy Gobert was able to place in2015-01-04 12:40:251/4: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Fall to Charlotte Hornets, 98-90http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/04/orlando-magic-fall-to-charlotte-hornets-98-90/
The final score may implicate that the Orlando Magic played in a close game but that&#8217;s not the case as the Charlotte Hornets had the game won early by taking advantage of a bizarre, and horrible second quarter from the Magic. Just like the previous night, the Magic came out flat in the first q2015-01-04 12:40:201/4: Mike D'Antoni's Moustache- The Definitive 2014/15 NBA League Pass Ratings (Part III) â€“ With Help From Giannis Antetokounmpo!https://mikedmoustache.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/the-definitive-201415-nba-league-pass-ratings-part-iii-with-help-from-giannis-antetokounmpo/
You know the drill by now; with the product officially available, I&#8217;m rating each team in the NBA on their League Pass watchability for the upcoming season. Back in the Atlantic Division Edition, I laid out how I (extremely subjectively) determine the ratings, and explained the Giannis score s2015-01-04 01:40:531/4: Mike D'Antoni's Moustache- Eric Bledsoe, Nice to Know You.https://mikedmoustache.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/eric-bledsoe-nice-to-know-you/
Tweets like these worry me, and for good reason. As the summer drags on, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Phoenix Suns bring back Eric Bledsoe &#8211; acquired just last summer in a three-team heist &#8211; on anything more than a $3.7 million qualifying offer. We all know the situation at th2015-01-04 01:40:531/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Deja Vu. Cold Start Dooms Magic as They Fall to Hornets 98-90http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/03/deja-vu-cold-start-dooms-magic-fall-hornets-98-90/
The Charlotte Hornets put on a 22-0 run in the second quarter, dooming the Orlando Magic to another devastating home loss. There is not much to say about Saturday&#039;s loss to the Charlotte Hornets that was not said last night when the Orlando Magic fell to the Brooklyn Nets. The Magic rep...2015-01-03 23:40:081/3: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets end losing streak; Defeat Magic 98-90http://swarmandsting.com/2015/01/03/charlotte-hornets-end-losing-streak-defeat-magic-98-90/
The Carolina Panthers weren&#039;t the only Charlotte team to get a win on Saturday night. The Charlotte Hornets were able to defeat the Orlando Magic on the road by the score of 98-90, despite not having Al Jefferson and Lance Stephenson. Kemba Walker led the way for the Hornets, scoring 30 poin...2015-01-03 22:39:441/3: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Jan 3 | DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for January 3 (1/3)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/03/draftkings-nba-lineup-jan-3-draftkings-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-january-3-13/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup for January 3 &#124; DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; Jan 3, 2015 (1/3) Jared did a great job covering for me yesterday, putting up a solid score that cleared 250 points with his DraftKings picks yesterday. Â 2015-01-03 17:40:001/3: Baller Mind Frame- Magic&#8217;s Rally Falls Short, Nets Win 100-98http://www.ballermindframe.com/2015/01/03/magics-rally-falls-short-nets-win-100-98/
Looking to start the new year off right, the Orlando Magic faced off against the Brooklyn Nets in hopes of making up a lopsided loss at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. After falling behind late in the game to the Nets, the Magic, led by Ben Gordon and Elfrid Payton,Â made a furious fourth-quarter 2015-01-03 12:40:171/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic offense still has long way to gohttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/03/brooklyn-nets-loss-shows-orlando-magic-offense-has-long-way-to-go/
The Orlando Magic offense showed its potential and its shortcomings in giving up and erasing a 26-point deficit to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. No one was under any impression the Magic offense would be a runaway success this year. Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris figured to be the key cogs ...2015-01-03 08:39:131/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Comeback Effort Falls Short As Abysmal Start Dooms Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2015/01/03/comeback-effort-falls-short-abysmal-start-dooms-magic/
The Orlando Magic nearly erased a 26-point deficit. But how the team fell behind by 26 points said a lot more than the comeback. You reap what you sow. This young Orlando Magic team was reminded of that lesson tonight as their abysmal effort in the first three quarters ended up being too big...2015-01-03 00:39:271/2: Nets Daily News- Nets begin 2015 with a winhttp://netsdailynews.com/2015/01/02/nets-begin-2015-with-a-win/
Nets see a 26-point lead crumble, but hold on for a 100-98 victory2015-01-02 22:40:481/2: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Jan 2 | DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice & Strategy for January 2 (1/2)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2015/01/02/draftkings-nba-lineup-jan-2-draftkings-lineup-tips-picks-advice-strategy-january-2-12/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup for January 2 &#124; DraftKings Lineup Tips, Picks, Advice and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; Jan 2, 2015 (1/2) Our very own Mondo has been doing a great job with his DraftKings NBA lineups recently. Behind the scenes, I&#8217;ve been playing my own2015-01-02 15:40:561/1: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 5 Reasons To Be Optimistic About 2015http://hoopshabit.com/2015/01/01/orlando-magic-5-reasons-optimistic-2015/
They say with the turn of a new year comes renewed optimism, and the same is true when talking about NBA franchises. Much like the start of a new season when everybody has won and lost an equal amount of games, a new calendar year brings with it a certain freshness, regardless of the team&#039;s cur2015-01-01 14:38:0012/31: Baller Mind Frame- The Jodie Meeks Explosion: Orlando Magic Fall 109-86 to Detroit Pistonshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/31/the-jodie-meeks-explosion-orlando-magic-fall-109-86-to-detroit-pistons/
Playing in their fourth game in five nights, the Orlando Magic came into this one with barely anything left in the tank. Needing to dig deep, the Magic ultimately succumbed to Jodie Meeks&#8216;s big night, falling to the Detroit Pistons 109-86 . Things started out well for the Magic as they jumped 2014-12-31 11:40:2312/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Pistons' Stan Van Gundy On Dwight Howard and Andre Drummond's Similaritieshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/31/pistons-stan-van-gundy-dwight-howard-andre-drummonds-similarities/
Stan Van Gundy isn&#039;t bitter, because he&#039;s too classy for that, and counts himself a lucky coach to be in charge of two of the league&#039;s great young centers. It was notthe length of Stan Van Gundy&#8217;s answer. It was the class, the style, and the knowing grin Stan gives when he real.2014-12-31 11:39:1912/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Exhausted Magic Get Blown Out By Pistons; 109-86http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/30/exhausted-magic-get-blown-pistons-109-86/
The Orlando Magic faced a long hill to climb playing their fourth game in five nights. The Detroit Pistons made them pay for their fatigue. Coming off of a huge win in South Beach Mondaynight the Orlando Magic could notmuster up the energy to match the suddenly rejuvenated Detroit Pistons as they f.2014-12-31 01:40:5612/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic learning to win, and progressing in topping Heathttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/30/magic-learning-win-progressing-topping-heat/
The Orlando Magic got a major victory Monday. It was not simply the one-point win over the Miami Heat, but the way it happened. Gut-wrenching losses have been the norm for the Magic. Particularly against the Miami Heat. Frustration at the end of games has been the norm. So too has the frustratio...2014-12-30 11:39:3912/30: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic End 10-Game Skid Against the Miami Heathttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/30/orlando-magic-end-10-game-skid-against-the-miami-heat/
The Orlando traveled down south to face their in-state rival, the Miami Heat, in what would be their third game in four nights. After some highs and lows, and some very questionable foul calls, the Orlando Magic were able to finally get a win and end a 10-game losing streak against the Heat. You wou2014-12-30 10:40:4612/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Overcome Extreme Odds, Top Heat 102-101http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/30/magic-overcome-extreme-odds-top-heat-102-101/
The Orlando Magic had long odds against them but found a way to win. Toppling the Miami Heat behind some strong play from Victor Oladipo at the end. Danny Granger&#039;s corpse scored 21 points tonight. He made six three pointers. Hassan Whiteside shot 11 free throws by himself, where as a team the.2014-12-30 00:40:3012/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo or Tobias Harris: Who Could Be Traded?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/29/victor-oladipo-tobias-harris-traded/
The NBA is a little more thana month awayfrom its halfway point, a point in the season frenzied with potential trades and signings in preparation for the upcoming trade deadline. The Orlando Magic are one of the youngest teams in the NBA with an average age of 24.9. With a bevy of young talent on th2014-12-29 15:40:2612/28: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Crowder, Celtics, Magic, Vonlehhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/eastern-crowder-celtics.html
Of the three players who came to the Celtics in the Rajon Rondo trade, Jae Crowder may be the likeliest to have a future in Boston, speculates Chris Forsberg of ESPNBoston.com. The 6&#8217;7&#8243; swingmanÂ has been impressive in a limited role since the deal, and Forsberg declaresÂ it should be an2014-12-28 23:35:5612/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Nulls Walker's Career Night, Win 102-94http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/27/orlando-nulls-walkers-career-night-win-102-94/
The Orlando Magic were able to hold off the Charlotte Hornets on the road as Kemba Walker poured in 42 points. Kemba Walker went absolutely nuts scoring a career high 42 points, but it was notenough to match the Orlando Magic&#039;s beautifully orchestrated offense as the Magic held off the Charlot.2014-12-27 22:39:3312/27: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets host Orlando Magichttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/12/27/charlotte-hornets-host-orlando-magic/
The Charlotte Hornets get a chance to quickly rebound from a brutal loss to Oklahoma City with a home game against the Orlando Magic. Hopefully this will turn out better than the lasttime we played Orlando. The Hornets lost at home to Orlando on November 21st, 105-100. What has so dishearteni...2014-12-27 15:39:1212/27: Wiz of Awes- Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/12/27/boston-celtics-vs-washington-wizards-preview-game-time-key-match-prediction-2/
After dropping two straight games, the Washington Wizards bounced back with an easy road win on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. Tonight, they&#039;ll return home to take on the new-look Boston Celtics at Verizon Center. The game will tip off at 7:00pm EST. Key Match Up: The Celtics ...2014-12-27 13:39:4212/27: Baller Mind Frame- LeBron James, Kevin Love Lift Cavaliers Over Magic 98-89http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/27/lebron-james-kevin-love-lift-cavaliers-over-magic-98-89/
The Orlando Magic hosted LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Amway Center in what would be an exciting, yet ultimately disappointing contest for Orlando. The Magic played the Cavs tit for tat, and even led most of the game. Still, they didn&#8217;t have enough to stop LeBron James and Ke2014-12-27 12:39:3712/27: Orlando Magic Daily- LeBron James bullies Orlando Magic late, Cleveland Cavaliers win 98-89http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/26/lebron-james-bullies-orlando-magic-late-cleveland-cavaliers-win-98-89/
The Orlando Magic had the lead most of the way, but the Cleveland Cavaliers were a train coming. LeBron James took over in the 4th quarter and ended the Magic&#039;s hopes at a win. Hate to say you could see it coming buuuuuuuuuuuuut, you could see it coming. The Cleveland Cavaliers were coming. Le.2014-12-27 00:41:0112/26: HoopsRumors- 2015/16 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/salary-rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I previously ran down the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center salaries for the 2014/15 season. I&#8217;ve also begun looking ahead to the 2015/16 campaign with a rundown of the ca2014-12-26 18:35:4412/26: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Daily Mailbag Volume 3: Late Christmas presents!http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/26/orlando-magic-daily-mailbag-volume-3-late-christmas-presents/
The West Coast road trip is always a measuring stick for the Magic in my mind. It is usually when we figure out exactly who this team is and what they can become. A bad road trip is not necessarily a death knell, but it lets us know a championship is not in the cards. A good road trip at this stage 2014-12-26 13:39:5612/25: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 5 Christmas Wisheshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/25/orlando-magic-5-christmas-wishes/
At 11-20, the Orlando Magic have been pretty much what we thought they&#039;d be this season. Having said that, there&#039;s been some unexpected highs (3-2 West coast road trip, at one time leading the league in three point percentage) as well as some lows even the fans wouldn&#039;t have been h...2014-12-25 10:37:3112/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic drawing positives out of another collapsehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/24/orlando-magic-drawing-positives-another-collapse/
The Orlando Magic continue to think big picture and continue to put a pretty face on some ugly warts. This time a near-collapse to the Boston Celtics. As the Boston Celtics made their comeback the mood within Amway Center changed from jubilation to horror, much the same way it did Sunday night agai.2014-12-24 09:40:1212/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Orlando Magic in near freefallhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/23/power-rankings-roundup-orlando-magic-near-freefall/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s four-game losing streak has everyone jumping off the bandwagon. Whether that is the national media, who trumpeted the Magic&#039;s 3-3 trip to the West Coast, or Magic fans fed up after a loss to the Sixers, it is a rough time for the Magic right now. The roller coaster w...2014-12-23 15:39:1112/23: The Hoops Manifesto- The NBA Ball Hog Statistical Rankings: Dec 23, 2014http://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/nba-stats/the-nba-ball-hog-statistical-rankings-dec-23-2014.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nba-ball-hog-statistical-rankings-dec-23-2014
(Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) &#160; My task was simple enough &#8211; I wanted to figure out, statistically, who the biggest ball hog/black hole/teammate from hell/etc. was in the NBA. Â With the plethora of stats available today, it shouldn&#8217;t be too hard to figure that out, I surmised. Â Whil2014-12-23 15:35:2812/23: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Reality Seeping Inhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/23/orlando-magic-reality-seeping/
Don&#039;t look now, but the Orlando Magic have lost six of their last seven games. Worse still, these damaging mental blows have come at a time when in theory their schedule was supposed to ease up somewhat. After coming back from a five-game West coast swing in which they went 3-2, the home sta...2014-12-23 10:37:4512/23: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Picks, Advice & Strategy for December 23 (12/23)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/23/draftkings-nba-lineup-picks-advice-strategy-december-23-1223/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup Picks, Advice, Tips and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; December 23, 2014 (12/23) Last night&#8217;s DraftKings NBA picks were on the bubble finishing with 213.5 points. Â Here is to hoping that you were able to enter the &#8216;right&#8217; contests2014-12-23 09:41:5312/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic missing their 'Mighty Mouse,' Jameer Nelsonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/23/magic-missing-mighty-mouse-jameer-nelson/
The Magic&#039;s loss on Sunday reminded the value of a veteran leader like Jameer Nelson who can show as well as tell how to get out of a slump. As the Magic were left licking their wounds in the locker room, taking another hard lesson in a painful and drawn-out rebuild, they needed a light to sho.2014-12-23 08:38:4612/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic down and defeated, trying to climb back outhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/22/orlando-magic-defeated-trying-climb-back/
The Philadelphia 76ers humbled the Orlando Magic and left them despondent and searching for a way out of a disheartening four-game losing streak. The normally boisterous Victor Oladipo was quiet after the Philadelphia 76ers humbled the Orlando Magic 96-88 at Amway Center on Sunday night. Tobias Har.2014-12-22 11:40:0612/22: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Fall to Lowly Philadelphia 76ers, 96-88http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/22/orlando-magic-fall-to-lowly-philadelphia-76ers-96-88/
The Orlando Magic, in the midst of a four-game home stretch, are in need of a Christmas miracle. After suffering an ugly loss to the Utah Jazz, things would hit rock bottom for the Magic when they faced the lowly Philadelphia 76ers. Outhustled, and outplayed by a team where only one player is recogn2014-12-22 10:40:1212/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Slumping Orlando Magic Fall to Philadelphia 76ers 96-88http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/21/slumping-magic-fall-76ers-96-88/
The Orlando Magic lost their sixth game in seven tries as the Philadelphia 76ers, of all teams, outhustled and outran the Magic on their home floor. What is there to say about this really? It was sad, cruel, vile, and confusing. Orlando&#039;s loss to Philadelphia very well may have been the tea...2014-12-21 22:40:3212/20: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 20 | NBA DFS FanDuel Picks, Tips & Advice for Dec 20http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/20/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-20-nba-dfs-fanduel-picks-tips-advice-dec-20/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 20, 2014 (12/20) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 20, 14 Dec 19 was a night that our NBA lineup fell absolutely flat on its face with only 228.8 FanDuel points in2014-12-20 11:40:3312/20: Hoops Habit- Cleveland Cavaliers: Arron Afflalo Should Be Targetedhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/20/cleveland-cavaliers-arron-afflalo-targeted/
Recent reports over the last couple of days have speculated that the Cleveland Cavaliers have tried and failed to engage the Portland Trail Blazers in discussions for their guard Wesley Matthews. The news appeared suddenly on a number of news outlets, including CBS Sports. Looking at it from Port...2014-12-20 11:38:0012/20: Orlando Magic Daily- 4 Takeaways: Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/20/4-takeaways-utah-jazz-vs-orlando-magic/
The component that held the Magic back and what positives to take from last night&#039;s 101-94 loss to the Utah Jazz. Can Orlando Get a Rim Protector? Someone remarked to me before the game that the Magic could really use a guy committed to doing the dirty work and altering shots in the post. J...2014-12-20 10:39:2112/19: SLC Dunk- Utah Jazz at Orlando Magic Game Preview: Time for some paybackhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/12/19/7423445/utah-jazz-at-orlando-magic-game-preview-time-for-some-payback
Utah Jazz (7-19) @ Orlando Magic (10-18)
Amway Center â¢ Orlando, FL
5:00 p.m. (MT) â¢ TV: ROOT Sports â¢ Radio: 1280 AM / 97.5 FM
The Utah Jazz picked up their first win of this road trip by beating the two-time champion Miami Heat. Sure, they are a different team without LeBron Jame2014-12-19 16:40:2212/19: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 19 | Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 12/19 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Tips, Advice & Sleepers for FanDuel Dec 19http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/19/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-19-daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1219-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-tips-advice-sleepers-fanduel-dec-19/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 19, 2014 (12/19) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 19, 14 to help set your lineup. Take advantage of our daily fantasy basketball advice and lineup tips to help wi2014-12-19 12:39:3612/19: Baller Mind Frame- NBA: The Wild, Wild Eastern Conference?http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/19/nba-the-wild-wild-eastern-conference/
I know what youâre thinking, and no, the title of this column isnât supposed to be âThe Wild, Wild West.â Maybe giving a second âwildâ to the Eastern Conference is overkill, but for all intents and purposes, Iâm going to run with it. The Eastern Conference wonât turn out to be the gl2014-12-19 11:40:5412/19: Moxyball.com- DraftKings NBA Lineup Picks, Advice & Strategy for December 19 (12/19)http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/19/draftkings-nba-lineup-picks-advice-strategy-december-19-1219/
DraftKingsÂ NBA Lineup Picks, Advice, Tips and StrategyÂ for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Contests &#124; December 19, 2014 (12/19) Last night was a big night for Moxyball&#8217;s DraftKings picks, hitting 100% of 50/50 contests entered &#8211; bringing the winning streak to three nights for DraftKi2014-12-19 09:41:2212/18: SLC Dunk- NBA Rookie of the Year Race 2015: December update has Dante Exum creeping uphttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/12/18/7417351/nba-rookie-of-the-year-race-2015-december-update-has-dante-exum
After the first month of the season Dante Exum was in the middle of the pack, some big games this month has him rising
Two weeks ago we looked at the Rookie of the Year race after a month plus of action. Back then the Utah Jazz had a player almost playing 20 mpg. The funny point is that p2014-12-18 16:40:1412/18: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Cashing In On Channing Frye An Option?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/18/orlando-magic-cashing-channing-frye-option/
As of Monday, teams that acquired players during the summer are now able to trade them if they choose to do so. What does this mean for a team like the Orlando Magic? In truth very little, mostly because only three players qualify and this is a team having a better season than most predicted. Of ...2014-12-18 10:38:0412/17: Orlando Magic Daily- Celtics Dissect Magic 109-92http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/17/celtics-dissect-magic-109-92/
In what was likely their most embarrassing loss of the year the Magic fellto the Celtics 109-92 on Wednesday at TD Garden. The Celtics shot 55.3percentfrom the floor including 7for19 from 3-point range. On the flip side of the coin the Magic only managed to shoot 43.5percentfrom the field while o...2014-12-17 23:39:3912/17: Soaring Down South- Dennis Schr&#xF6;der will get first career start against Clevelandhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/12/17/dennis-schroder-will-get-first-career-start-cleveland/
Dennis Schr&#246;der gets his first start of the season tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, per Hawks play-by-play commentator Bob Rathbun. Teague is out tonight, Dennis will start at Cleveland @SportSouth &#8212; Bob Rathbun (@BobRathbunTV) December 17, 2014 It will also be the first ...2014-12-17 19:39:2512/17: Hoops Habit- Against the Spread: Start Taking Notice Of The Orlando Magichttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/17/spread-start-taking-notice-orlando-magic/
How about those Orlando Magic? They continue to defy logic and understanding. A young team full of, mainly, unknowns shouldn&#039;t be doing as solid as the Magic have. Now, albeit, a 10-17 team should not be classified as &#34;doing solid.&#34; In the Eastern Conference, that doesn...2014-12-17 11:38:3612/16: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Meltdown in Second Half, Lose 95-82 to Raptorshttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/16/magic-meltdown-second-half-lose-95-82-raptors/
The Orlando Magic haven&#8217;t experienced a victory against the Toronto Raptors since Dwight Howard&#8216;s last season in pinstripes back in the 2011-12 season. Since then, the Raptors have gone on to beat the Magic in eight straight contests. That streak would continue, thanks to a puzzling four2014-12-16 11:39:5412/16: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Time To Re-Evaluate Tobias Harrishttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/16/orlando-magic-time-re-evaluate-tobias-harris/
As far back as preseason, there has been an intensity to the play of Tobias Harris of the Orlando Magic that has been refreshing. Yes he plays on a rebuilding team and yes he&#039;s got to know this team would struggle to make the playoffs this season, yet he still gave it his all every night. Th...2014-12-16 10:37:1812/16: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic's inconsistency remains maddeninghttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/16/orlando-magics-inconsistency-remains-maddening/
The cliche that Jacque Vaughn likes to say throughout this season is that it takes 48 minutes. Young teams have to learn that lesson well every time they step onto the court. And the good teams have to learn how to win when they do not play their best game in the path to becoming great. The Orlan...2014-12-16 08:40:0112/16: Orlando Magic Daily- Deja Vu, Orlando Magic Fall Late to Toronto Raptors Again; 95-82http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/15/deja-vu-magic-fall-late-raptors-95-82/
I swear Ihave seen this game before, and it was just as painful to observe this time as if was the first. The Magic for the second consecutivegame against the Raptors failed to hold a second-half lead and fell to the Raptors 95-82. Eerily similarto last game was Toronto&#039;s bench dominance....2014-12-16 00:41:1212/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic moving on from Wizards defeathttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/12/magic-moving-on-from-wizards-defeat/
Nothing is worse than the way the Magic lost Wednesday&#039;s game to the Wizards. A team brimming with confidence had it seemingly taken away from them by losing a five-point lead in the final 90 seconds. The Magic were plenty aggressive -- Tobias Harris was charged with an offensive foul on a f...2014-12-15 20:40:1912/15: Orlando Magic Daily- The mistakes keep building for Magic in Atlantahttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/12/the-mistakes-keep-building-for-magic/
The Magic held a 12-point lead in the third quarter and had things rolling for themselves. They were moving the ball, attacking well and creating opportunities for the offense. The defense was stifling the Hawks and preventing them from getting into the paint. The tides can turn quickly. Paul ...2014-12-15 19:39:2612/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic suffer the bad beat as Bradley Beal alley-oop stunshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/10/magic-suffer-the-bad-beat-as-bradley-beal-alley-oop-stuns/
There was one simple reason the Magic failed to hold on to a lead late at Amway Center. Yet, that reason gets more complex the more you look into it. The simplest thing and the hardest thing to do in a basketball game. Execution. Sometimes bounces do not go your way. An offensive foul that was q...2014-12-15 17:40:1812/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Evaluating Jacque Vaughn part of Magic's turning point yearhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/05/evaluating-jacque-vaughn-part-of-magics-turning-point-year/
The hot topic among Magic fans each night is the latest seeming injustice perpetrated by head coach Jacque Vaughn.The Magic&#039;s coach has become the lightning rod and scapegoat for everything wrong with the Magic. His first two years saw him win only 43 games and have a win percentage well below.2014-12-15 17:40:1812/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Stephen Curry's final salvo stops Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/03/stephen-currys-final-salvo-stops-magic/
Was there any doubt what Stephen Curry was going to do on that final play? Elfrid Payton got into the lane and the rookie missed a layup off the back iron with the Magic up two. Evan Fournier had sunk in to try and contest an offensive rebound, but the Warriors picked up the ball and dished the out.2014-12-15 17:40:1812/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Tobias Harris delivers on promise, delivers for Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014/12/13/tobias-harris-delivers-on-promise-delivers-for-magic/
Tobias Harris said he got on the plane after the Magic&#039;s loss to the Hawks on Friday and said his team was going to win Saturday night&#039;s rematch. He repeated it -- yelled it, really, as Nikola Vucevic would tell it -- when he came to Amway Center. There was that steely eyed determination .2014-12-15 15:40:4312/15: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 15 | Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 12/15 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Tips, Advice & Sleepers for FanDuel Dec 15http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/15/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-15-daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1215-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-tips-advice-sleepers-fanduel-dec-15/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 15, 2014 (12/15) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 15, 14 to help set your lineup. Take advantage of our daily fantasy basketball advice and lineup tips to help wi2014-12-15 13:40:4112/14: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Get Even With Atlanta Hawks, Win 100-99http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/14/orlando-magic-get-even-with-atlanta-hawks-win-100-99/
On the back end of a home-and-home mini-series against the Atlanta Hawks, the Orlando Magic got even. After dropping one against the team who boasts the second-best record in the Eastern Conference the night prior, the Magic were able to make some big plays down the stretch, including aÂ clutch gam2014-12-14 10:40:3212/14: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Dudley, Rose, Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/eastern-notes-dudley.html
Clippers coach Doc Rivers never wanted to part with Jared Dudley, writes Charles F. Gardner of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Dudley signed with the Bucks as a free agent last summer after a frustrating season in Los Angeles.Â &#8220;We just had to create roster room,&#8221; Rivers said. &#8220;We 2014-12-14 00:36:1412/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Tobias Harris delivers on promise, delivers for Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/tobias-harris-delivers-on-promise-delivers-for-magic.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tobias-harris-delivers-on-promise-delivers-for-magic
Tobias Harris said he got on the plane after the Magic&#8217;s loss to the Hawks on Friday and said his team was going to win Saturday night&#8217;s rematch. He repeated it &#8212; yelled it, really, as Nikola Vucevic would tell it &#8212; when he came to Amway Center. There was that steely eyed det2014-12-13 23:35:1912/13: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Davies, Payton, Heat, D-Leaguehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/eastern-payton-league.html
Brandon Davies was asked about the perception that his former team, the Sixers, were tanking in a deliberate effort to land the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Davies denied that was the case amongst the players, and said, &#8220;One thing I can tel2014-12-13 14:35:4612/13: Moxyball.com- FanDuel NBA Lineup for December 13 | Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 12/13 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Tips, Advice & Sleepers for FanDuel Dec 13http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fanduel-fantasy-football-basketball-hockey-baseball-picks-lineup/2014/12/13/fanduel-nba-lineup-december-13-daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1213-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-tips-advice-sleepers-fanduel-dec-13/
FanDuelÂ NBA Lineup Tips, Strategy and Advice for Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball December 13, 2014 (12/13) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Dec 13, 14 to help set your lineup. Take advantage of our daily fantasy basketball advice and lineup tips to help wi2014-12-13 10:40:0912/12: ATL All Day- Atlanta Hawks continue to soar; Claim ninth straight winhttp://atlallday.com/2014/12/12/atlanta-hawks-winning-streak-orlando-magic/
Editor&#039;s note: This is the debut post for our newest staff writer, Darren Mitchell. He is a significant and welcome addition to the ATL All Day staff. Welcome, Darren&#33; ---- The Atlanta Hawks extended their longest single-season winning streak in 17 seasons to nine games against a physical..2014-12-12 23:36:5012/12: Orlando Magic Daily- The mistakes keep building for Magic in Atlantahttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/the-mistakes-keep-building-for-magic.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mistakes-keep-building-for-magic
The Magic held a 12-point lead in the third quarter and had things rolling for themselves. They were moving the ball, attacking well and creating opportunities for the offense. The defense was stifling the Hawks and preventing them from getting into the paint. The tides can turn quickly. Paul Millsa2014-12-12 23:35:0912/12: Soaring Down South- Atlanta 87, Orlando 81: Paul Millsap leads Hawks to 9th win in a rowhttp://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/12/12/paul-millsap-atlanta-orlando-hawks-win-9-in-a-row/
Paul Millsapsparked a comeback that, for a moment, looked like it might never show up as the Atlanta Hawks willed their way to an 87-81 win over the Orlando Magic. Al Horfordcontributed 17 points and 7 rebounds to the cause, while Millsap finished with 23 points and 8 rebounds. After a sluggis...2014-12-12 22:38:3412/12: Golden Gate Sports- Recapping the Golden State Warriors' Last 5 Gameshttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/12/recapping-golden-state-warriors-last-5-games/
Even coming off of a long five-game road trip, the Golden State Warriors keep on rolling. This latest five-game stint has a common theme with the last one: wins. The Warriors went 5-0 over this latest 5-game stretch, improving to 19-2 on the season and stretching their win streak to 14 games. ...2014-12-12 17:37:0912/12: Soaring Down South- Hawks/Magic Preview: Can the Hawks shine for nine? (VIDEO)http://soaringdownsouth.com/2014/12/12/mike-muscala-atlanta-hawks-orlando-magic-preview-can-they-shine-for-nine/
Paul Millsapand theAtlanta Hawks seeka ninthstraight win tonight whenthey face the Orlando Magic. Will Mike Muscala play big minutes again? (PhilipsArena, 7:30 ET, SportSouth/92.9 FM) A look at the Magic(9-10): TheMagic TheMagic have been road warriors.They come into this game having won their...2014-12-12 15:39:0212/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic moving on from Wizards defeathttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-moving-on-from-wizards-defeat.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-moving-on-from-wizards-defeat
Nothing is worse than the way the Magic lost Wednesday&#8217;s game to the Wizards. A team brimming with confidence had it seemingly taken away from them by losing a five-point lead in the final 90 seconds. The Magic were plenty aggressive &#8212; Tobias Harris was charged with an offensive foul on 2014-12-12 10:35:1212/11: Baller Mind Frame- Beal Game-Winner Lifts Wizards to Victory Over Magic, 91-89http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/11/beal-game-winner-lifts-wizards-victory-magic-91-89/
The Orlando Magic returned home to Amway after two weeks and change on a West Coast road trip to once again face John Wall and the Washington Wizards. Faltering late in the game, the Magic had a chance to win, but fell to the Wizards on a game-winning tip-in from Bradley Beal. Things didn&#8217;t st2014-12-11 11:41:0312/11: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 5 Unrestricted Free Agents For Next Summerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/11/orlando-magic-5-unrestricted-free-agents-next-summer/
Where does the time go? Already it&#039;s mid-December and you can bet most teams have an eye on the players who will be available next summer. The Orlando Magic are no exception, and although they won&#039;t have many potential free agents themselves next year (restricted free agents Tobias Harr...2014-12-11 10:37:4012/11: Skyway Shout Out- Bradley Beal's Buzzer-beater Beats Orlando Magichttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/12/10/bradley-beals-buzzer-beater-beats-orlando-magic/
Bradley Beal converted an inbound lob pass from Andre Miller as time expired as the Washington Wizards slipped past the Orlando Magic 91-89. Tied at 89-89 with 0.8 seconds left, Miller came off the bench and threw a lob pass in the direction of Beal and Victor Oladipo. The Magic (9-15) guard d...2014-12-11 01:36:4312/10: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic final score: Bradley Beal Makes Inbounds Alley-oop Game Winning Shot, 91-89http://wizofawes.com/2014/12/10/washington-wizards-vs-orlando-magic-final-score-bradley-beal-alley-oop-game-winner-91-89/
Yeah, that really just happened. The Washington Wizards underestimated the Orlando Magic tonight and they were very close to dropping a game on the road. In fact, very close is an understatement. With just a few minutes remaining in the game, John Wall took over the contest, and pushed the Wiz...2014-12-10 22:39:2412/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic suffer the bad beat as Bradley Beal alley-oop stunshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-suffer-the-bad-beat-as-bradley-beal-alley-oop-stuns.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-suffer-the-bad-beat-as-bradley-beal-alley-oop-stuns
There was one simple reason the Magic failed to hold on to a lead late at Amway Center. Yet, that reason gets more complex the more you look into it. The simplest thing and the hardest thing to do in a basketball game. Execution. Sometimes bounces do not go your way. An offensive foul that [&#8230;]2014-12-10 22:35:1012/10: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic Preview: Game Time, Key Match Up, Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/12/10/washington-wizards-vs-orlando-magic-preview-wall-oladipo/
The Washington Wizards are coming off an emotional home win over the Boston Celtics. They&#039;ll look to get their second straight &#039;W&#039; on the road tonight against the Orlando Magic. The game will tip-off at 7:00pm EST from the Amway Center. Key Match Up: Averaging nearly 15 points p...2014-12-10 13:39:1512/9: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookies: Grading Parker, Wiggins, Top-10 http://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/09/nba-rookies-grading-parker-wiggins-top-10/
How do Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, and the top-10 2014 NBA Draft rookies grade through the early season? The 2014 NBA Draft was one that had a lot of talent at the top of the order, and both Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins were expected to be potential superstars. Both players have had flashe...2014-12-09 16:38:2212/9: Hoops Habit- NBA: Second-Year Players Showing Signs of Progresshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/09/nba-second-year-players-showing-signs-progress/
In early October, I produced an article highlighting the second-year players who will turn heads during the 2014-15 NBA season.With the regular season in full swing, the second-year players previously listed and all othersare back in the spotlight. Some have risen to the occasion. Others haven...2014-12-09 11:38:2112/8: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Wanting morehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/power-rankings-roundup-wanting-more.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-rankings-roundup-wanting-more
Apparently you can have too much of a good thing if you are a power ranker. The Magic&#8217;s impressive 3-3 road trip is only impressive because of the low expectations everyone had for this team. That does not make the accomplishment any worse for it getting done. It was a big step forward for the2014-12-08 19:35:1312/8: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Rankings 12/8/14: Welcome Back, Sixers Playershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/08/nba-rookie-rankings-12814-welcome-back-sixers-players/
Ladies and gentlemen, the sky has fallen. Hell has frozen over. Pluto is once again a planet. The Philadelphia 76ers have FINALLY wona game in the 2014-15 NBA season. Except, that&#039;s not the most shocking thing to happen this week. No, the most shocking thing to happen this week in the NBA is th2014-12-08 10:38:3912/7: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Defeat Kings 105-96 to Finish out Road Trip at 3-3http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/07/magic-defeat-kings-105-96-finish-road-trip-3-3/
The Orlando Magic took another step Saturday night in their duel against the Sacramento Kings. Winning on the road has been a point of emphasis for the young club, and having already played more away games than anyone in the league, one could say the Magic have been a solid road team so far. The [..2014-12-07 16:41:0612/7: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic finish with a flourish, complete 3-3 road triphttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-finish-with-a-flourish-complete-3-3-road-trip.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-finish-with-a-flourish-complete-3-3-road-trip
Orlando had lost its lead yet again. For the second straight night, the Magic saw a 17-point lead evaporate and had to come together and finish. Not an easy thing to do. Maybe those old narratives about this team have to finally, and peacefully, die. The Magic did it again. They wavered, but they di2014-12-07 02:35:0612/6: A Royal Pain- No Time To Celebrate, as Kings Take On the Magic Tonight http://aroyalpain.com/2014/12/06/no-time-celebrate-kings-take-magic-tonight/
Just after Carl Landry made the put-back that got the losing monkey off the Sacramento Kings back, the Kings don&#8217;t have enough time to pop Champaign bottles as the Orlando Magic makes a visit to Sleep Train Arena tonight. On the surface, this should be a winnable game for the Kings. The Kin...2014-12-06 15:39:0012/6: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Salary Rankings: Shooting Guardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/12/rankings-shooting-guards.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of ranking the cap hit for each NBA player by position. I&#8217;ve already posted the point guard salary rankings for the 2014/15 campaign. The next spot on the hardwood that Iâll be looking at is the shooting guard position for the 2014/15 season. All told, NBA team2014-12-06 14:36:1612/6: Baller Mind Frame- Harris, Oladipo Lead Orlando Magic to Win Over Utah Jazz, 98-93http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/06/harris-oladipo-lead-orlando-magic-to-win-over-utah-jazz-98-93/
The Orlando Magic, nearing the end of their Holiday Express Road Trip, saw their travels take them to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz. Shaking off their Hollywood meltdown at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers a few nights earlier, the Magic came out determined to play a better brand of bask2014-12-06 12:39:4212/6: SLC Dunk- Orlando Magic 98 Utah Jazz 93 Game Recap: Send in the clownshttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/12/6/7344331/orlando-magic-98-utah-jazz-93-game-recap-send-in-the-clowns
ORL: 24 - 29 - 18 - 27 -- 98
UTA: 21 - 20 - 23 - 29 --93
So about last night . . . while I was hob-nobbing with wiseguys high on egg nog the Utah Jazz lost, at home, to a team that is without their best player, against a team they haven't beaten in seven tries. The Orlando Magic beat the 2014-12-06 11:40:3712/5: SLC Dunk- Orlando Magic at Utah Jazz Game Preview: Rookie rivals Part Deuxhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/12/5/7342341/orlando-magic-at-utah-jazz-game-preview-rookie-rivals-part-deux
Orlando Magic (7-14) @ Utah Jazz (5-14)
EnergySolutions Arena â¢ Salt Lake City, UT
7:00 p.m. (MT) â¢ TV: ROOT Sports â¢ Radio 1280 AM / 97.5 FM
So . . . the last seven games weren't that great in Utah Jazz -land. But tonight they have to get better, as they will face off against the O2014-12-05 18:39:1212/5: SLC Dunk- 10 Reasons why the Utah Jazz will beat the Orlando Magic tonighthttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/12/5/7342023/10-reasons-why-the-utah-jazz-will-beat-the-orlando-magic-tonight
Some of these are legit . . .
Tonight the Utah Jazz will host the Orlando Magic. These two teams drafted #4 and #5 last year, and this season one team is 7-14, and the other is 5-14. Basically, they remain close. But I know the Jazz are going to win tonight. And here are 10 reasons why!
2014-12-05 17:40:2612/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Evaluating Jacque Vaughn part of Magic&#8217;s turning point yearhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/evaluating-jacque-vaughn-part-of-magics-turning-point-year.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evaluating-jacque-vaughn-part-of-magics-turning-point-year
The hot topic among Magic fans each night is the latest seeming injustice perpetrated by head coach Jacque Vaughn.Â The Magic&#8217;s coach has become the lightning rod and scapegoat for everything wrong with the Magic. His first two years saw him win only 43 games and have a win percentage well bel2014-12-05 14:35:1012/5: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Top 5 Players So Far This Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/12/05/orlando-magic-top-5-players-far-season/
For the Orlando Magic, their season to date has been somewhat of a roller coaster ride. Close losses against the Toronto Raptors, have often been followed by away wins to the likes of the Phoenix Suns. Indeed, already this team has already won more games away from home than it did all of last sea...2014-12-05 11:38:0512/4: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Decimated by Los Angeles Clippers 114-86http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/04/orlando-magic-decimated-by-los-angeles-clippers-114-86/
Coming off an excruciating loss at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Warriors the night prior, the Orlando Magic traveled to the City of Angels to take on the Los Angeles Clippers. Things didn&#8217;t go as well as planned however, and the rails fell off pretty quickly for the Magic looking to rega2014-12-04 13:40:0812/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Clippers suck the air out of the Magic&#8217;s balloonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/clippers-suck-the-air-out-of-the-magics-balloon.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clippers-suck-the-air-out-of-the-magics-balloon
The Magic had the heartbreak of the loss to the Warriors the night before likely still weighing on their minds. They faced a Clippers team that has torched them already this season and would prove to be a difficult matchup with Nikola Vucevic missing a second straight game with back spasms. Orlando 2014-12-04 02:35:1012/3: Blue Man Hoop- Curry's heroics overshadow concerns for Warriors http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/12/03/currys-heroics-overshadow-concerns-for-warriors/
The Warriors pulled out a 98-97 victory against the Orlando Magic and it was completely thrilling. I wasn&#039;t even screaming after the game-winning basket. I turned to my co-worker next to me and started rubbing my arms. &#34;I have goosebumps&#33;&#34; I said. It was not so much a moment of jub.2014-12-03 17:39:1012/3: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Warriors 98-97http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/03/magic-suffer-heartbreaking-loss-warriors-98-97/
Basketball can be a fun, and enjoyable sport to many players and fans alike. Sometimes, it can be a cruel, unforgiving entity as well. Lat night those words held true as the Orlando Magic, nearly seconds away from ending the Golden State Warrior&#8217;s nine-game winning streak, found themselves on 2014-12-03 10:40:0812/3: The Basketball Junkie- 2014 NBA Mock Draft - May 29th Update//feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/lZO49oUIFjw/2014-nba-mock-draft-may-29th-update.html
The 2013 NBA Draft class was one of the weakest draft classes in recent memory. After all, the No. 1 overall pick was none other than UNLV's Anthony Bennett.What a difference a year makes as this year's draft class has the potential to be one of the best ever.With the NBA Draft less than one month2014-12-03 10:36:1812/3: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for April 5th//feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/NRwhU_zjUx4/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-12-03 10:36:1812/3: Golden Gate Sports- Stephen Curry Hits Game Winner; Warriors Extend Win Streak To 10http://goldengatesports.com/2014/12/02/stephen-curry-hits-game-winner-warriors-extend-win-streak-to-10/
The Golden State Warriors&#039; notorious winning streak was in major jeopardy heading into the final seconds of Monday&#039;s game with the Orlando Magic. The Warriors found themselves down 97-95 at home with just eight seconds to play. Stephen Curry had the ball in his hands, and he did what he do2014-12-03 04:37:4812/3: SFBay- Curry game-winner stretches streak to 10http://sfbay.ca/2014/12/02/curry-game-winner-stretches-streak-to-10/
ORACLE ARENA â A Stephen Curry three with 2.2 seconds lifted the Warriors their tenth consecutive win.2014-12-03 02:36:3012/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Stephen Curry&#8217;s final salvo stops Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/stephen-currys-final-salvo-stops-magic.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stephen-currys-final-salvo-stops-magic
Was there any doubt what Stephen Curry was going to do on that final play? Elfrid Payton got into the lane and the rookie missed a layup off the back iron with the Magic up two. Evan Fournier had sunk in to try and contest an offensive rebound, but the Warriors picked up the ball [&#8230;]2014-12-03 02:35:0612/3: SFBay- Curry game-winner stretches streak to 11http://sfbay.ca/2014/12/02/curry-game-winner-stretches-streak-to-11/
ORACLE ARENA â A Stephen Curry three with 2.2 seconds lifted the Warriors their tenth consecutive win.2014-12-03 01:36:2712/2: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors return home, take on Magic again: Game Preview http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/12/02/warriors-return-home-take-magic-game-preview/
Fresh off sweeping a five-game road trip and winning nine in a row overall, the Warriors will look to make it 10 straight when they face the Magic at Oracle Arena on Tuesday night. They played the Magic just six days ago in Orlando on the road trip, beating them soundly 111-96. Stephen Curry led ...2014-12-02 11:38:5812/1: Sun-N-Gun- Channing Frye still finding fit with Magichttp://valleyofthesuns.com/2014/12/01/channing-frye-still-finding-fit-magic/
PHOENIX -- The Magic defense collapsed, the Suns shooters couldn&#039;t find the bottom of the net and not much came out of the pick-and-roll. It became easy to crack the joke: &#34;If only Channing Frye were still in Phoenix.&#34; Jeff Hornacek&#039;s team was lucky to shoot 40 percent in a 93...2014-12-01 17:39:4912/1: Baller Mind Frame- Magic Hold off Suns 93-90 to End Four-Game skidhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/12/01/magic-hold-suns-93-90-end-four-game-skid/
It may be a small one, but the Orlando Magic reached a milestone in their contest against the Phoenix Suns. Letting a double-digit lead slip in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter, the Magic stepped up defensively to hold off the Suns&#8217; comeback bid to win their fifth road game, surpassing2014-12-01 12:40:3012/1: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Grizzlies on the prowl, injury updates & more NBA newshttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-grizzlies-on-the-prowl-injury-updates-more-nba-news/
Another exciting week of NBA Basketball in the books, as our bodies were overstuffed this weekend with food and interesting games on tap. On this week&#8217;s show:
Joe Mullinax from Grizzly Bear Blues Live joins the show to help us breakdown why the Memphis Grizzlies are the best team in basketbal2014-12-01 11:36:3512/1: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Cling to Victory Over Phoenix Sunshttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/11/30/orlando-magic-cling-victory-phoenix-suns/
Tobias Harris scored 21 points as the Orlando Magic survived a late rallyby the Phoenix Suns for a 93-90 road victory Sunday. The Magic (7-12) led 77-62 with 6:54 left but Phoenix (10-8) went on an 18-3 run to make it 83-80 Orlando with just 1:01 to play. Nikola Vucevic, who had 18 points, sco...2014-12-01 00:37:3412/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic get a lesson without losing in bounce-back winhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-get-a-lesson-without-losing-in-bounce-back-win.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-get-a-lesson-without-losing-in-bounce-back-win
The Magic were not going to let the lackadaisical play from Friday night carry over into the second game of this West Coast road trip. That much became clear as Orlando built a 16-point lead and put on a defensive clinic. Of course, the Magic were not going to play a game without any problems [&#8232014-12-01 00:35:1211/30: Sun-N-Gun- Magic vs. Suns: What to watchhttp://valleyofthesuns.com/2014/11/30/magic-vs-suns-what-to-watch/
Time: 6 p.m. MST TV: FSA After getting annihilated 122-97 on the second night of back-to back games against the Denver Nuggets (8-8), the Phoenix Suns (10-7) return home to take a struggling Orlando Magic (6-12) team. Suns coach Jeff Hornacek placed at least some of the blame for the loss o...2014-11-30 16:39:3211/29: Baller Mind Frame- No Hibbert, No Problem: Pacers handle Magic 98-83http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/29/hibbert-problem-pacers-handle-magic-98-83/
The Orlando Magic began their six-game road trip with a quick stop in Indiana. Looking to get some momentum going before heading out west, things didn&#8217;t go as planned, as the Magic were throttled by David West in his return, losing 98-83 on the road. As you would expect, neither team put on a 2014-11-29 15:40:2211/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic start road trip with rough effort in Indiana, search for identityhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-start-road-trip-with-rough-effort-in-indiana-search-for-identity.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-start-road-trip-with-rough-effort-in-indiana-search-for-identity
The Magic are starting their longest road trip of the season. They have been on the road for almost the entire first month of the seaosn. So living out of suitcase is no longer an excuse. The Magic are still getting guys back from injury, but they have an offense that, when run at its [&#8230;]2014-11-28 23:35:1111/27: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: One Month Inhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/27/orlando-magic-one-month/
It&#039;s been roughly a month since the NBA season returned, and it&#039;s safe to say that time has flown by. In that time, the Orlando Magic have gone 6-10, and there&#039;s been a lot to like about how they&#039;ve played on the court. Don&#039;t let their record get you down too much, the Ea...2014-11-27 11:40:0311/26: Orlando Magic Daily- No backstop, no stopping Stephen Curry for Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/no-backstop-no-stopping-stephen-curry-for-magic.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-backstop-no-stopping-stephen-curry-for-magic
The onslaught started from the opening tip when Andrew Bogut found Harrison Barnes cutting down the lane for a dunk. It continued with every Stephen Curry 3-pointer and missed rotation and missed shot and missed opportunity. The Warriors are too tough a team to climb back against when the defense is2014-11-26 23:35:0811/26: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors right back at it against Magic: Game Preview http://bluemanhoop.com/2014/11/26/warriors-right-back-at-it-against-magic-game-preview/
Coming off an impressive comeback win over the Heat last night, the Warriors will have to bear down once again on Wednesday night as they face the Magic on the back-end of a back-to-back.Historically, the Warriors have not fared well in Orlando, losing 16 of the last 20 games on the road. They did, 2014-11-26 14:39:3411/26: Orlando Magic Daily- Re-integrating Victor Oladipo and Channing Fryehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/re-integrating-victor-oladipo-and-channing-frye.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=re-integrating-victor-oladipo-and-channing-frye
It is hard for Jacque Vaughn to plan too far into the future at the moment. Every time it seems the team is about to take a step forward, another malady befalls his team. He prepares to get Channing Frye back, and loses Kyle O&#8217;Quinn. Now that Victor Oladipo has settled in some, Aaron Gordon [&2014-11-26 12:35:1311/26: Moxyball.com- Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks 11/26 | NBA DFS Strategy Fantasy Advice & Sleepers for Nov 26 | FanDuel Lineup Tips for November 26http://www.moxyball.com/daily-fantasy-baseball-football-basketball-picks/2014/11/26/daily-nba-fantasy-basketball-picks-1126-nba-dfs-strategy-fantasy-advice-sleepers-nov-26-fanduel-lineup-tips-november-26/
Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Picks, Tips and Advice for November 26, 2014 (11/26) &#124; DFS NBA Basketball player picks, advice, strategy &#38; lineup tips for Nov 26, 14 to help set your lineup and win yourÂ FanDuel, DraftKings or Draftster league or contest! One word. Crazy. We literally fell 0.12014-11-26 05:40:3911/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Still climbinghttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/power-rankings-roundup-still-climbing.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-rankings-roundup-still-climbing
Most Power Rankings come out Monday, so let us ignore the loss to the Cavaliers for a moment. The Magic went 2-2 last week once again finishing around .500 and picking up a couple more victories. Not only that, they continue to do so in somewhat impressive fashion. The 23-point comeback against the 2014-11-25 12:35:3511/25: Baller Mind Frame- Cleveland Cavaliers too Much for the Orlando Magic, Lose 106-74http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/25/cleveland-cavaliers-too-much-for-the-orlando-magic-lose-106-74/
The Orlando Magic traveled to Cleveland to face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. A night in which the team would rather forget. For the second consecutive game, the Magic were without one of their top scorers in Tobias Harris, who was nursing a strained calf he suffered in the 2014-11-25 11:42:3011/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Three thoughts after the Magic&#8217;s 106-74 loss to Cavaliershttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/three-thoughts-after-the-magics-106-74-loss-to-cavaliers.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-thoughts-after-the-magics-106-74-loss-to-cavaliers
Channing Frye said after the loss to the Clippers last week that at some point the Magic are going to have to beat a Playoff team. All six of the Magic&#8217;s wins are against teams with losing records &#8212; OK, the Bucks are at .500. The Cavaliers are under .500, but no one is under [&#8230;]2014-11-25 00:35:0811/23: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic fall to the Miami Heat, 99-92http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/22/orlando-magic-fall-to-the-miami-heat-99-92/
The Orlando Magic played host to the revamped Miami Heat on the second night of a back-to-back, after beating the Charlotte Hornets 105-100 the previous night. The Magic went toe-to-toe with their in-state rivals, but a lack of three-point shooting and a closer made a huge difference. Thus, the Magi2014-11-23 11:40:2911/23: Baller Mind Frame- Orland Magic fall to the Miami Heat, 99-92http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/22/orlando-magic-fall-to-miami-heat-99-92/
The Orlando Magic played host to the revamped Miami Heat on the second night of a back-to-back, after beating the Charlotte Hornets 105-100 the previous night. The Magic went toe-to-toe with their in-state rivals, but a lack of three-point shooting and a closer made a huge difference. Thus, the Magi2014-11-23 10:42:1511/22: Orlando Magic Daily- The shots would not fall for Magic in loss to Heathttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/the-shots-would-not-fall-for-magic-in-loss-to-heat.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-shots-would-not-fall-for-magic-in-loss-to-heat
There were two moments that could encapsulate both the brilliance in the way the Magic played Saturday night against the Heat and the frustration of the end result. The old Spurs mantra of &#8220;process over results&#8221; has some meaning, but not a lot. There was still the feeling that the Magic 2014-11-22 23:35:0911/22: All U Can Heat- Heat At Magic Game Recap: Bosh Leads Charge As Heat Beat Magichttp://allucanheat.com/2014/11/22/heat-magic-game-recap-bosh-leads-charge-heat-beat-magic/
The Heat pulled off a good road win Saturday night, defeating the Orlando Magic 99-92. The win takes the Heat back over .500 at 7-6. Miami took an early 22-18 First Quarter lead, on the strength of seven points from Chris Bosh. Victor Oladipo scored six points for Orlando. Orlando was able to ...2014-11-22 22:39:0411/22: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Lose 10th Straight to Miami Heathttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/11/22/orlando-magic-lose-10th-straight-miami-heat/
Nikola Vucevic had a career high 33 points but the Orlando Magic couldn&#8217;t stop the Miami Heat from behind the arc as the Heat left Amway Center with a 99-92 win. It&#8217;s the 10th straight victory for the Heat (7-6) over Orlando (6-9). Miami connected on 12-of-26 three-pointers while the ...2014-11-22 22:36:4411/22: All U Can Heat- Miami Heat Go Upstate to Face Orlando Magichttp://allucanheat.com/2014/11/22/miami-heat-go-upstate-face-orlando-magic/
The Miami Heat are struggling, having lost fourof their last fivegames. But a matchup against a rebuilding in-state rival might be a good opportunity to rekindle their winning ways. The Heat (now 6-6) have not found a way to replace the contributions of superstar Dwayne Wade. The 12th-year guard ...2014-11-22 13:39:0011/22: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Rebound to Beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-100http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/22/orlando-magic-rebound-to-beat-the-charlotte-hornets-105-100/
The Orlando Magic entered the first game of a back-to-back coming off their worst loss of the season dealt by the Los Angeles Clippers, on Wednesday. Looking to rebound from the tough losss, the Magic led by some unlikely heroes, were able to stage one of the biggest comebacks on the season to defea2014-11-22 12:40:3311/21: Swarm and Sting- Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Game Previewhttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/11/21/charlotte-hornets-vs-orlando-magic-game-preview/
The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic on Friday at 7pm. Orlando is coming off a 24 point loss to the Clippers Wednesday night. Charlotte is coming off an emotional loss at the buzzer against the Pacers as Lance Stephenson returned to Indiana for the first time since leaving as a free agent. .2014-11-21 08:43:3311/20: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: The Emergence Of Evan Fournierhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/20/orlando-magic-emergence-evan-fournier/
When the Orlando Magic traded Arron Afflalo back to his former club the Denver Nuggets for Evan Fournier during the summer, I wasn&#039;t thrilled. Afflalo, an excellent two way player, had led the team in scoring last season and had generally been a leader for this team. He was also the perfectl...2014-11-20 09:40:3611/19: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic come crashing back to Earth with dose of Clippers&#8217; savvyhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-come-crashing-back-to-earth-with-dose-of-clippers-savvy.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-come-crashing-back-to-earth-with-dose-of-clippers-savvy
Chris Paul had that look in his eye. That look of ultimate control. That is what his Clippers had been doing throughout the entire third quarter as they finally gained breathing room on the Magic and put their hooks into the game. Paul unleashed that killer crossover once, twice and Victor Oladipo r2014-11-19 23:35:0911/19: Orlando Magic Daily- Introducing the Magic&#8217;s swing offensehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/introducing-the-magics-swing-offense.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=introducing-the-magics-swing-offense
What is the Magic offense right now? That is a question plenty of people are probably wondering as they look to evaluate Jacque Vaughn in this his third year. Orlando has players that it probably views as part of the long-term future in Victor Oladipo, Elfrid Payton, Channing Frye (four years, $32 m2014-11-19 02:35:1111/18: Baller Mind Frame- Balanced Attack Propels Orlando Magic Over Detroit Pistons 107-93http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/18/balanced-attack-propels-orlando-magic-over-detroit-pistons-107-93/
Suffering a close loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards this past Saturday, the Orlando Magic were looking to end their brief two-game road trip on a high note. Playing their fifth game in seven nights, the Magic were able to power through a slow and erratic start to beat the Detroit Pistons 12014-11-18 10:44:0911/17: Orlando Magic Daily- Three thoughts after Magic&#8217;s 107-93 win over Pistonshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/three-thoughts-after-magics-107-93-win-over-pistons.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-thoughts-after-magics-107-93-win-over-pistons
The Magic had to dig deep, as Tobias Harris said, as this road stretch of games came to an end. A brief trip home (one beautiful game) awaits before another quick trip on the road. One more thing was left &#8212; playing the Detroit Pistons. And Orlando put on its finest offensive display in the [&#2014-11-17 23:35:0911/17: Shaw Sports- The Baseline: Rose&#8217;s comments, Duncan and Kobe milestones, NBA blowouts & morehttp://shawsports.net/the-baseline-roses-comments-duncan-and-kobe-milestones-nba-blowouts-more/
Another exciting week of NBA basketball is in the books. The Baseline with Cal Lee and Warren Shaw break down the week that was in the association. This week we discuss:
Derrick Rose: Is he mentally &#8220;good to go&#8221; to help Chicago make a championship run? Can they still be championship eli2014-11-17 11:36:4911/17: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: Here Come The Cavaliershttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/17/nba-power-rankings-come-cavs/
In our latest edition of our NBA power rankings, the Cleveland Cavaliers begin to climb back up the ladder After the rough start to the NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are beginning to look like a team that is hitting their stride. Cleveland opened its season with a 1-2 start. Since then, t...2014-11-17 08:41:2211/16: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Fall to Washington Wizards 98-93; Drop to 4-7http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/16/orlando-magic-fall-washington-wizards-98-93-drop-4-7/
The Orlando Magic traveled to the Nation&#8217;s capital to face the Washington Wizards, a team who not too long ago were going through the same rebuilding phase as the Magic find themselves now. Playing in their fourth game in five nights, the Magic were in for a long evening in which saw the team 2014-11-16 11:44:1011/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Execution, not effort lacking in Magic loss to Wizardshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/execution-not-effort-lacking-in-magic-loss-to-wizards.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=execution-not-effort-lacking-in-magic-loss-to-wizards
Victor Oladipo is not one that is ever short on energy. The guy always seems bursting with it and is ready to go play at any moment. Some of that pent-up energy was bursting to get out as Oladipo made his first appearance this season Friday against Milwaukee. It was still bursting out when Oladipo [2014-11-15 23:35:1011/15: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: News And Notes From Friday Nighthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/15/fantasy-basketball-news-notes-friday-night/
Here are some fantasy basketball news and notes from Friday night&#039;s action: New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony:Last two games Melo has snapped out of an early season shooting slump. Anthony compiled 73 points on 43 shots versus the Jazz and Magic. His value has been dinged this year --...2014-11-15 12:39:5311/15: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Win Big in Victor Oladipo&#8217;s Return!http://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/11/15/orlando-magic-win-big-in-victor-oladipos-return/
On Friday afternoon, Victor Oladipo was cleared by doctors to play, and was upgraded to questionable. Friday night, he made his much anti**** debut against the Milwaukee Bucks&#8230;.and shined. The Orlando Magic started off unusually lethargic. The startingÂ five of Elfrid Payton, Evan Fournier,2014-11-15 11:43:5911/15: Dairyland Express- Milwaukee Bucks Defense Falters In 17th Straight Loss At Orlandohttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/11/15/milwaukee-bucks-defense-falters-17th-straight-loss-orlando/
The Milwaukee Bucks came out smoking Friday night at the Amway Center in Orlando, hanging up 30 points and shooting 54.2 percent in the first quarter while taking a five-point lead. It was all downhill from there, however, as the Orlando Magic got a double-double from former Buck Tobias Harris an...2014-11-15 08:43:3711/14: Orlando Magic Daily- A new way to win, with a dash of Victor Oladipo energyhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/a-new-way-to-win-with-a-dash-of-victor-oladipo-energy.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-way-to-win-with-a-dash-of-victor-oladipo-energy
It was a lethargic start to the game for the Magic. Then all of a sudden, the building awoke. Victor Oladipo, donning a mask for the first time, entered the game with 3:45 left in theÂ first quarter. The Magic were struggling to get the ball in the basket and run anything resembling an offense &#8212014-11-14 23:35:0811/14: Skyway Shout Out- Victor Oladipo Return Sparks Orlando Magic to Winhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/11/14/victor-oladpio-return-sparks-orlando-magic-win/
Victor Oladipo scored 13 points in his return as the Orlando Magic won their second straight game with a 101-85 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The second year pro had missed the first nine games of the season due to a facial fracture and wore a mask as protection. He was 3-of-10 from the fl...2014-11-14 22:37:3311/14: Crossover Chronicles- Kelly Olynyk is a sophomore on the rise and we should take noticehttp://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicles/2014-articles/kelly-olynyk-is-a-sophomore-on-the-rise-and-we-should-take-notice.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kelly-olynyk-is-a-sophomore-on-the-rise-and-we-should-take-notice
The 2013 NBA Draft class has been underwhelming to say the least, but there is one player hoping to change that view. Kelly Olynyk has started the year on an absolute tear &#8212; heÂ is shooting 60Â percentÂ and an even more absurd 50 percentÂ from downtown. There were a lot of guys who were expect2014-11-14 16:44:0911/14: Hoops Habit- Denver Nuggets: Time To Blow It Up?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/14/denver-nuggets-time-blow/
Two of my four roommates are Denver Nuggets fans, so even if I weren&#039;t keeping tabs on the rest of the league, it&#039;d be impossible to avoid noticing how stunningly depressing this season has been for the Mile High City. In the past two weeks, here are just a few choice phrases I&#039;ve ove2014-11-14 10:40:1411/12: Daily Knicks- Game 9 Preview: Knicks Look To Snap Streak Against Magichttp://dailyknicks.com/2014/11/12/game-9-preview-knicks-look-snap-streak-magic/
Can the Knicks finally turn it around tonight against the Orlando Magic? The New York Knicks are currently on a 5 game losing skid, with notable back-to-back losses at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. Tonight New York gets a shot to turn it around by taking on a fellow 2-6 team in the Orlando Magic..2014-11-12 17:41:0211/12: The Sports Quotient- NBA Before & After: Part IIIhttp://thesportsquotient.com/nba/2014/11/12/nba-before-after-part-iii
In each of the last two weeks, I've analyzed the transformations of ten teams over the past year. &nbsp;Feel free to check out Part I and Part II. &nbsp;Now, Iâm going to go through the last ten teams. &nbsp;Note that âAfterâ paragraphs are based on where teams stood&nbsp;before&nbsp;this seas2014-11-12 16:44:2511/12: Hoops Habit- Victor Oladipo: Can Magic G Take The Next Step?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/12/victor-oladipo-can-magic-g-take-next-step-2/
Can the second-year guard turn in another solid season for the Orlando Magic? The Orlando Magic selected Victor Oladipo with the No. 2 pick in the 2013 draft. During his last season at Indiana University, Oladipo&#039;s averages included 13.6 points, 6.3 rebounds. 2.2 steals and 2.1 assists per gam.2014-11-12 16:40:4111/11: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Orlando Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/offseason-review-orlando-magic.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each teamâs offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each franchi2014-11-11 19:36:1911/11: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Who Is Weighing The Team Downhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/11/orlando-magic-weighing-team/
For a rebuilding team like the Orlando Magic, the season so far has been a tough one already. It seems like there are more good teams in the league then there ever have been, with even the likes of the often maligned Sacramento Kings looking as good as they have in years. What this means are that...2014-11-11 09:41:0611/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Not bottom five!http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/power-rankings-roundup-not-bottom-five.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-rankings-roundup-not-bottom-five
In the words of Drake (still not quite sure who that is, but he comes up from time to time while I am playing NBA2K14), the Magic have started from the bottom and now we&#8217;re here. Where is here? Here is a place where national news outlets no longer consider the Magic tanking, as Reggie [&#8230;2014-11-10 17:35:0811/10: Sports Injury Alert- Magic Injury Update: Victor Oladipo seen wearing protective mask during practice http://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/11/magic-injury-update-victor-oladipo-seen.html
The Orlando Magic fell to 2-5 on the season following a 104-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The Magic were lead by Nikola Vucevic, who had 27 points on 13-of-19 shooting and 12 rebounds. The Magic were without guard Victor Oladipo, who is out with a facial fracture. There is no word as to 2014-11-10 06:36:4411/9: HoopsRumors- Southeast Notes: Oladipo, Fournier, James, Wallhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/southeast-oladipo-fournier.html
Magic guard Victor Oladipo has donned a mask and is parti**** in light drills, reports Brian Schmitz of The Orlando Sentinel. The second-year guard suffered a facial fracture under his right eye during an October 23rd scrimmage and underwent surgery October 25th. He has been cleared to fly and i2014-11-09 14:35:5611/8: Sir Charles In Charge- The Orlando Magic Found Another Keeper in Evan Fournierhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/08/orlando-magic-find-keeper-fournier/
After initial mixed reviews, it appears that the Orlando Magic have found a keeper in Evan Fournier It was roughly 8 hours before the 2014 NBA Draft, when news broke that Evan Fournier would be traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Arron Afflalo. The initial response was mixed at best,...2014-11-08 14:40:3811/7: Dunking with Wolves- Minnesota Timberwolves at Orlando Magic Game Preview: The Battle of Nikolahttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/11/07/minnesota-timberwolves-orlando-magic-game-preview-battle-nikola/
While neitherthe Minnesota Timberwolves orOrlando Magic are not even 10 percent through the2014-2015 regular season, both team&#039;s starts to their campaigns may be a somewhat accurate representation of what is to come during the winter and spring months. Both the Wolves and Magic are young tea...2014-11-07 09:41:5011/7: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What Needs To Change Right Nowhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/07/orlando-magic-needs-change-right-now/
Although the Orlando Magic finally got a win on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers, there is still much that needs to improve across the board for this team. Orlando now sits at 1-4, and while this is a rebuilding team, losing can grate on you. Indeed, it seemed the Magic players were more ...2014-11-07 09:40:3311/6: Orlando Magic Daily- For Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton, a rookie&#8217;s learning is never donehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/for-aaron-gordon-and-elfrid-payton-a-rookies-learning-is-never-done.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=for-aaron-gordon-and-elfrid-payton-a-rookies-learning-is-never-done
NBA rookies have a lot to learn. A lot to learn. Simple things. Hard things. Physical things. Mental things. The Magic are relying heavily on some young players learning things and their future is tied to how these players develop. But for now, they just need to learn how to properly rest their bodi2014-11-06 16:35:1411/5: The Sixer Sense- Philadelphia 76ers Vie for First Win vs. Orlando Magichttp://thesixersense.com/2014/11/05/philadelphia-76ers-vie-first-win-vs-orlando-magic/
The0-4 Orlando come to Philly (0-4) tonight as the two win-less teams, battle in Eastern Conference play. Orlando is 67-30 all-time vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. The Orlando Magic are coming off a loss to the Chicago Bulls, who were without star lead guard, Derrick Rose, and talented big Joakim Noa...2014-11-05 13:41:2211/5: HoopsRumors- Teams With The Most Roster Stabilityhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/11/teams-roster-stability.html
The two most po**** picksÂ to win the NBA title are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to the number of players they return from last season. The new-look Cavs only have five players left over from last year&#8217;s lottery team, as the return of LeBron James sparked a cascade of moveme2014-11-05 11:35:5711/4: Hoops Habit- NBA: 5 Things We've Learned Early Into the Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/04/nba-5-things-weve-learned-early-season/
We&#039;re seven days into the 2014-15 NBA season. Already? It seriously feels as if it was two hours ago we were sorting through all the major predictions for this coming year, lining out who would surely be surprising the rest of the league. This world is full of surprises, but the NBA holds a ...2014-11-04 15:41:0111/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic get to work on establishing identityhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-get-to-work-on-establishing-identity.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-get-to-work-on-establishing-identity
Welcome to Year Three of the Magic&#8217;s massive rebuild. It has been a hard two years. But Year Three, so everyone says, is when the team starts to turn a corner. The old regime and their players are completely gone. This is purely Rob Hennigan and Jacque Vaughn&#8216;s team and their players. Th2014-11-04 13:35:0611/4: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Back To Realityhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/04/orlando-magic-back-reality/
During the long basketball-less days of summer, so many things were written about every team, it was hard not to get caught up in some of what was said. The Miami Heat were going to be pretty bad, and teams like the Sacramento Kings would once again struggle. Even though the season is pretty much...2014-11-04 09:40:5711/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Magic are not the worst!http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/power-rankings-roundup-magic-are-not-the-worst.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-rankings-roundup-magic-are-not-the-worst
It is Monday and that can only mean another batch of Power Rankings. The click-baiting and hate-mongering have truly begun in full force! Last week, the Magic clocked in for many Power Rankers (not the Mighty Morphin&#8217; kind) at No. 29. Only the extremely hapless Sixers were unanimously consider2014-11-03 17:35:1011/3: Sir Charles In Charge- SCIC NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder Come Crumbling Downhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/03/scic-nba-power-rankings-two-three/
In the latest editions of our SCIC NBA Power Rankings, the Oklahoma City Thunder come tumbling down Nothing was short-sold during the first week of the 2014-15 NBA regular season. From the San Antonio Spurs raising their fifth NBA championship banner to the debut of the new-look Cleveland Ca...2014-11-03 12:40:5911/3: Sir Charles In Charge- SCIC NBA Power Rankings: The Thunder Come Crumbling Downhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/11/03/scic-nba-power-rankings-two/
In the latest editions of our SCIC NBA Power Rankings, the Oklahoma City Thunder come tumbling down Nothing was short-sold during the first week of the 2014-15 NBA regular season. From the San Antonio Spurs raising their fifth NBA championship banner to the debut of the new-look Cleveland Ca...2014-11-03 08:40:2911/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Daily Mailbag Vol. 2: Assessing valuehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/orlando-magic-daily-mailbag-vol-2-assessing-value.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orlando-magic-daily-mailbag-vol-2-assessing-value
The Magic are a few games into their 26th season with a ton of questions left to answer. The deadline for extensions passed, but many of you in the last few weeks had questions about Tobias Harris and Nikola Vucevic and their overall value to the franchise. As always, well maybe always is the wrong 2014-11-03 05:35:1011/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Defense takes time in early seasonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/defense-takes-time-in-early-season.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defense-takes-time-in-early-season
The Magic seemed set on building a defensive minded team with the way they have drafted the last few years &#8212; Victor Oladipo, Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton &#8212; and the overall direction the franchise seems to want to take. Even last season, the Magic&#8217;s defense was probably better tha2014-11-01 13:35:0811/1: Hoops Habit- Fantasy Basketball: Trends To Watchhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/11/01/fantasy-basketball-trends-watch/
Trends are an important aspect of fantasy basketball. There are so many viable candidates to use on a roster stealing a good two- to three-week period out of a player is key. Understanding the right time to move on from a player is also important. Here are some early season trends to keep an eye ...2014-11-01 10:40:2810/31: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Opening Week: What We Learned After Day 3http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/31/nba-opening-week-learn-day-3/
The NBA&#039;s day 3 was -- again -- action-packed with a five game schedule, here are a few takeaways from Thursday night On the third day, the NBA gave us the Cleveland Cavaliers. It included LeBron James&#039; return to his hometown and Kevin Love&#039;s regular season debut in a Cavaliers j...2014-10-31 08:40:0310/30: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookies: Best and Worst Debutshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/30/nba-rookies-best-worst-debuts/
The 2014-15 NBA season is in full swing and there have already been some good games and a lot of stories to begin keeping an eye on. Obviously the play of rookies is always something that is intriguing to watch, and there is plenty of talent to keep an eye on this year. Players like Andrew Wiggin...2014-10-30 16:40:4210/30: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: This Is Going To Be Fun!http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/30/orlando-magic-going-fun/
In the end, the night finished like it was supposed to and the Orlando Magic lost their opening game of the season away to the New Orleans Pelicans. The reality though, is that there was much to dissect and talk about after a Nikola Vucevic inspired Magic outfit eventually fell 101-84 to their Weste2014-10-30 10:41:3210/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Ep. 107: Listener League Recap And Other Stuffhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/5WiH7bEZD64/
In episode 107 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast, myself and Matt Smith (@SmanSports) go through the Red Rock Listener League draft which had just wrapped up a few hours earlier. Aside from talking about how the draft went down, we focus on which teams look strong (excluding my monster squa2014-10-30 06:43:4910/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head Shooting Guard Tiershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/pSiZ8JzoRmI/
Over the course of the offseason, I&#8217;ve released my initial head-to-head rankings, roto rankings and two versions of the dynasty rankings. But, as I&#8217;ve mentioned in the many team preview podcasts that have been released, and can be found here, you can&#8217;t be a total slave to the ranki2014-10-30 06:43:4910/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 94: Orlando Magic Previewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/JOanx4rKeJQ/
In episode 94 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and RotoWire writer J.J. Calle (@JJthefba)Â delve into the Orlando Magic&#8217;s fantasy prospects. You can also find J.J.&#8217;s work at fantasyhoopsdaily.com. J.J. and I break down the plethora of young studs on this squad, includi2014-10-30 06:43:4910/29: Orlando Magic Daily- It looks like Tobias Harris will become a restricted free agenthttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/it-looks-like-tobias-harris-will-become-a-restricted-free-agent.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-looks-like-tobias-harris-will-become-a-restricted-free-agent
Things can always change at the 11th hour. Deadlines have a funny way of doing that. As things stand now, though, Tobias Harris seems set to hit restricted free agency as neither side appears close to agreeing to a contract extension. The latest report comes from Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders,2014-10-29 18:35:0810/29: Moxyball.com- 41 Things Iâ€™m Excited About for the 2014-2015 NBA Season | Fantasy Basketball 2014-2015 Thoughts, Sleepers, Predictions & Insights | Part 1http://www.moxyball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014/10/29/41-things-im-excited-2014-2015-nba-season/
Fantasy Basketball Thoughts, Sleepers, Predictions &#38; Insights Heading into the 2014-2015 NBA Season. Taking a look at 41 reasons &#38; things Iâm looking forward to seeing, particularly from a fantasy basketball perspective. Iâve been excited about the start of this season for quite some tim2014-10-29 06:44:1510/28: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Fall in Season Openerhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/10/28/orlando-magic-fall-season-opener/
The New Orleans Pelicans used an 11-0 run to end the third quarter to put the Orlando Magic to bed on the opening night of the NBA season as they cruised to a 101-84 victory. Anthony Davis had 26 points, 17 rebounds and nine blocks for New Orleans (1-0) while Omer Asik added 14 points and 17 boar...2014-10-28 23:37:3610/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Five Takeaways From Magic Opening Nighthttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/five-takeaways-from-magic-opening-night.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-takeaways-from-magic-opening-night
The things we saw from the Magicâs 101-84 opening night loss to the New Orleans HornetsÂ Pelicans. 1. This was definitely opening night. With 18 turnovers and 25 fouls, you could tell this was an early season NBA game. The HornetsÂ Pelicans also did not shoot particularly well. Things will clean u2014-10-28 23:35:1010/28: Hoops Habit- NBA: Previewing 2014-15 Opening Nighthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/28/nba-previewing-2014-15-opening-night/
Tonight, millions of eyes will be glued to hardwood. Yes, that&#039;s figuratively, silly. The 2014-15 NBA campaign lets loose, with three matchups that seem fit to provide fans with the ultimate experience. No, there are no Cavaliers, Bulls, or Knicks on schedule for the debut of the new year, b...2014-10-28 16:42:0810/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Power Rankings Roundup: Magic start season near the bottomhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/power-rankings-roundup-magic-start-season-near-the-bottom.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=power-rankings-roundup-magic-start-season-near-the-bottom
Victor Oladipo&#8216;s injury has kind of soured the beginning of the season for the Magic. Orlando is down one of its best players and is a team that cannot afford to be down those kinds of players. The Magic are limited in their potential scorers and creators offensively. Add in being down Channin2014-10-28 16:35:1210/28: Hoops Habit- NBA Odds: Opening Night's Daily Lines, Best Betshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/28/nba-odds-opening-nights-daily-lines-best-bets/
Taking a look at NBA odds for opening night, including the daily lines and your best bets. Welcome to HoopsHabit&#039;s official gambling column, where we&#039;ll take a look at NBA odds, including the daily lines for each game and your best bets to increase your bankroll. We&#039;ll give you the b.2014-10-28 14:42:2410/28: We Talk Fantasy Sports- The NBA is Backhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/10/NBA-Tip-Off.html
Tonight the NBA tips off the 2014-15 season, with 3 games:Orlando Magic @ New Orleans PelicansDallas Mavericks @ San Antonio SpursHouston Rockets @ Los Angeles LakersEach game has their own story line, but for us fantasy basketball players, all we care about is who is going to get some burn tonight!2014-10-28 13:35:5910/28: Moxyball.com- Predicting the Top 20 Fantasy Basketball Rookies in the NBA for 2014-2015 | Fantasy Basketball Rankings & Sleepers | Rookies & Projections for the 2014-2015 NBA Seasonhttp://www.moxyball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014/10/28/predicting-top-20-fantasy-basketball-rookies-nba-2014-2015-fantasy-basketball-rankings-sleepers-rookies-projections-2014-2015-nba-season/
A look at the top 20 fantasy basketball rookie rankings for the 2014-2015 season, including projections, sleepers, keeper &#38; dynasty implications and a few bold predictions. Letâs get right down to it and have a look at the top 20 fantasy basketball rookie rankings for 2014-2015. Iâve shared 2014-10-28 09:45:0510/28: Pelican Debrief- Game Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magichttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/10/28/game-preview-new-orleans-pelicans-vs-orlando-magic/
After months and months of waiting the NBA regular season is finally upon us. The New Orleans Pelicans enter fresh off of a dominating preseason which included four straight wins once the roster was fully healthy. The Pelicans will now turn their attention to games that matter in an effort to earn a2014-10-28 09:43:5010/28: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: No Victor Oladipo, No Problemhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/28/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-problem/
Don&#039;t let that above headline fool you, the news that Victor Oladipo will likely miss the first month of regular season action with the Orlando Magic is a concern. He&#039;s the face of the franchise, the reigning rookie of the year shooting guard who is meant to be at the forefront of Orlando 2014-10-28 09:40:4010/27: Hoops Habit- NBA: 5 Young Players Poised to Break Out in 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/27/nba-5-young-players-poised-break-2014-15/
There are plenty of story lines to keep an eye on in the NBA this coming season, and there are plenty of teams to keep an eye on as well. During the offseason, there were plenty of players that switched teams and are heading into new situations this season. It will be a fun season, that will be full2014-10-27 17:39:3510/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic practice next man up without Victor Oladipohttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-practice-next-man-up-without-victor-oladipo.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-practice-next-man-up-without-victor-oladipo
The Magic are modeling themselves somewhat off the Spurs model. Rob Hennigan was an intern in San Antonio under Sam Presti. Jacque Vaughn played for and coached with Gregg Popovich. Alex Martins extols the Spurs and uses their method as a model for what the Magic should try to build. Here is one thi2014-10-27 10:35:1210/26: Rip City Project- C.J. McCollum, Meyers Leonard, Thomas Robinson - Decisionshttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/10/26/c-j-mccollum-meyers-leonard-thomas-robinson-decisions/
On September 29th, Portland Trail Blazers General Manager, Neil Olshey, announced that the Trail Blazers had exercised Damian Lillard&#8217;s fourth year option, but would wait until after October 25th to decide on the options of C.J. McCollum, Meyers Leonard, and Thomas Robinson. It is about tha...2014-10-26 22:40:2710/26: HoopsRumors- Week In Review: 10/20/14 â€“ 10/26/14http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/review-102014-102614.html
Here&#8217;s a look back at the (busy) week that was.. Steve Nash will miss all of 2014/15 due to recurring nerve damage in his back. Â The Lakers will apply for the Disabled Player Exception. In a surprise turn, the league voted against lottery reform. The Warriors and Klay Thompson still have a br2014-10-26 15:35:4910/26: Red Rock Basketball.com- Ep. 107: Listener League Recap And Other Stuffhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/ep-107-listener-league-recap-stuff/
In episode 107 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast, myself and Matt Smith (@SmanSports) go through the Red Rock Listener League draft which had just wrapped up a few hours earlier. Aside from talking about how the draft went down, we focus on which teams look strong (excluding my monster squa2014-10-26 13:40:3310/25: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Oladipo, Jordan, Bryanthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/oladipo-jordan-bryant.html
There are a number of young up-and-coming small forwards in the league. John Zitzler of Basketball Insiders profiles the ones he thinks will have breakout seasons in 2014/15. Here&#8217;s more from around the league: Victor Oladipo underwent surgery to repair a facial fracture and is expected to be 2014-10-25 23:36:0010/25: Sports Injury Alert- Magic Injury Update: Victor Oladipo takes elbow to the face, will need surgeryhttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/10/magic-injury-update-victor-oladipo.html
The Orlando Magic lost to the Houston Rockets by the score of 90-89, which dropped the Magic to 4-3 on the preseason. The Magic were lead by Nikola Vucevic, who scored 12 points and hauled in six rebounds. They played again without Victor Oladipo who is recovering from an MCL strain. Now they wil2014-10-25 07:36:1710/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Preseason ends with Mavs blowouthttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/preseason-ends-with-mavs-blowout.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preseason-ends-with-mavs-blowout
The preseason ended with a lopsided score and a bit of a scare. The news of the day was Victor Oladipo&#8216;s injury from practice Wednesday and the announcement he would be out indefinitely after fracturing a bone in his face. Oladipo was on the sideline in street clothes cheering on his teammates2014-10-24 23:35:1110/24: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Guard Victor Oladipo Injured Againhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/10/24/orlando-magic-guard-victor-oladipo-injured/
The Orlando Magic&#8217;s injury woes continue to pile up. Victor Oladipo, already recovering from a sprained MCL in his right knee, will be out indefinitely after suffering a facial fracture during practice Thursday. Oladipo was reportedly struck by an inadvertent elbow under his right eye ac...2014-10-24 14:37:0610/24: Sir Charles In Charge- Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo (Facial Fracture) Out Indefinitely http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/24/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-out/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s Victor Oladipo is out indefinitely with a facial fracture, the team announced Friday Right now, the Orlando Magic simply can&#039;t catch a break. Specifically, Victor Oladipo. The Orlando Magic announced Friday that the team&#039;s second-year guard Oladipo is out i...2014-10-24 12:38:4210/24: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Victor Oladipo Out Indefinitely - Facial Fracturehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/10/Victor-Oladipo-Injury.html
The Orlando Magic will start the NBA season without Victor Oladipo, who suffered a facial fracture during Thursday's practice. Oladipo was entering his 2nd season and looking to build on a solid rookie campaign, a year in which he averaged nearly 14 points per game, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The 2014-10-24 12:35:5410/24: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Predictions: Most Improved Playerhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/24/nba-season-predictions-improved-player/
NBA SEASON PREDICTIONS Baller Mind Frame NBA Survey &#124; NBA World Champions &#124; Most Valuable Player &#124; Rookie of the Year &#124; Sixth Man of the Year &#124; Defensive Player of the Year &#124; Most Improved Player &#124; Coach of the Year &#124; Breakout Player of the Year &#124; Surpris2014-10-24 10:44:1910/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Daily Podcast Episode 25: The Orlando Magic 2015 Season Previewhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/orlando-magic-daily-podcast-episode-25-the-orlando-magic-2015-season-preview.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orlando-magic-daily-podcast-episode-25-the-orlando-magic-2015-season-preview
It is almost here. We have just the one preseason game left Friday night at Amway Center. And then, we get things going. Tuesday&#8217;s regular season debut against the Pelicans in the Crescent City (Elfrid Payton&#8217;s homecoming). We can barely contain our excitement. And there are a lot of sto2014-10-24 02:35:1110/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic take process over results, Rockets take winhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-take-process-over-results-rockets-take-win.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-take-process-over-results-rockets-take-win
At this point in the preseason, players are about rounded into form. The anti**** for the regular season takes over and the games take on a strange waywardness to them. The Magic led by eight points after three quarters and had the lead almost the entire night in the game. They yo-yoed the lead 2014-10-22 22:35:1110/22: Purple and Blues- NBA Team Draft: Jazz And Magichttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/10/22/nba-team-draft-jazz-magic/
Recently my good friend Brett asked me which team would be better in 3 years out of the Jazz and Magic. A bunch of factors come in to play here. Management, market, draft picks, free agency, trades and current roster are really the main things that come into play. Since we can&#039;t r...2014-10-22 18:38:2710/22: The Sixer Sense- NBA GM's Vote Dario Saric as Best International Player Not in NBAhttp://thesixersense.com/2014/10/22/nba-gms-vote-dario-saric-best-international-player-nba/
Every year the NBA&#039;s general managers take part in a survey of 56 questions pertaining to the NBA, it&#039;s player, and things of that nature. Their asked obvious questions like: who will win the NBA Finals? Who will win MVP? Who is the best player? You get the point. The survey for this se...2014-10-22 17:37:5210/22: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Southeast Division Preview: It's Going To Be Weird Without LeBronhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/22/nba-southeast-division-preview/
As we continue our NBA Preview series, we begin to dissect the NBA&#039;s new-look Southeast Division For the past four seasons, the NBA&#039;s Southeast Division has been LeBron James&#039; to run. And as the 2014-15 season draws near, we kind of don&#039;t know how it&#039;s going to shake out th.2014-10-22 08:37:5510/22: Hoops Habit- NBA: Top 25 Players Under 25 Entering 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/22/nba-top-25-players-25-entering-2014-15/
A transitional period is never easy in the world of sports. It serves as a time where torches are passed, but also one in which the stars of our time bid goodbye to the craftthey&#039;ve conquered. TheNBA players who have served as the icons of basketballoverthe past 10-to-15 seasons are no excep...2014-10-22 07:38:0110/21: The Hoops Manifesto- 2014/15 Orlando Magic: Rising Uphttp://hoopsmanifesto.com/articles/basketball/201415-orlando-magic-rising-up.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=201415-orlando-magic-rising-up
(Victor Oladipo byÂ Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) &#160; It&#8217;s that magical time of year in the NBA, when hope springs eternal and all teams think that the upcoming season will be their best ever. While some teams will surely be rising up, the same amount will be rising down, with the rest floa2014-10-21 15:35:2110/21: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What If They're Better Than We Think They Are?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/21/orlando-magic-theyre-better-think/
The Orlando Magic are entering year three of their rebuilding process, and this is the best roster they have had since Dwight Howard was on the team. While far from the finished article, they have some exciting young players on the team, as well as a couple of valuable veterans. The consensus amo...2014-10-21 09:40:2410/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo back on the court, but when will he return?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/victor-oladipo-back-on-the-court-but-when-will-he-return.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=victor-oladipo-back-on-the-court-but-when-will-he-return
The Magic had an open practice Monday at Amway Center. The team went through a light practice as Jacque Vaughn and the team got the fans involved and put on a good show for the estimated 2,000 that appeared and filled the lower bowl. The question remained on the new face who was on the [&#8230;]2014-10-21 09:35:0910/20: HoopsRumors- Magic To Pick Up 2015/16 Options On Fourhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/magic-201516-options.html
The Magic will exercise their team options to keep Victor Oladipo, Evan Fournier, Maurice Harkless and Andrew Nicholson on their rookie scale contracts through 2015/16, tweets Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. The moves have been widely expected, as Robbins suggests. Oladipo&#8217;s nearly $5.2M2014-10-20 13:36:5810/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head â€” The Top 50http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/52DhKI0fhhU/
The weather is changing, and no matter where you are located on the planet, that only means one important thing &#8212; the NBA is getting closer to a return. As fantasy leagues begin to set draft dates, the months of September and October are key in preparing yourself as best you can before that cr2014-10-20 05:39:3310/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Mailbag â€” Mental Teletovichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/LuoGKWfyevA/
Here we are, the secondÂ Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Mailbag. You guys sent in more questions and I&#8217;m more than happy to answer them. For future editions, contact me on Twitter @redrock_bball or email redrockfantasybasketball@gmail.com and I&#8217;ll give you as much knowledge as I can fit ont2014-10-20 05:39:3310/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- The Case Against â€” Michael Carter-Williamshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/RPK0jvbaBcU/
Throughout the offseason, I, along with Matt Smith, have written some articles highlighting guys that we are high on for this upcoming season &#8212; Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving and DeMarre Carroll. You can find the archives for those stories here. But here, I&#8217;m gong to go in the opposite dire2014-10-20 05:39:3310/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- 2014 Orlando Summer League Recap Part 2: The Dudshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/um0CmxhEv2I/
The 2014 Orlando Summer League was beneficial and kind to a handful of players as discussed here, but it was also a tournament to forget for a select few.Â Lackluster performances, hampered by putrid shooting, Aaron Gordon the 4th pick of the 2014 NBA Draft kicks us off. Aaron Gordon 2014 Â Â Â Â2014-10-20 05:39:3310/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- 2014 Orlando Summer League Recap Part 1: The Studshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedRockFantasyBasketball/~3/dMZ9sMoN7fs/
The 2014 Orlando Summer League came to a close with the Philadelphia 76ersÂ limping away victorious against a surprisingly competitive Indiana team. Bar the championship game in which he didn&#8217;t parti**** Nerlens Noel showed glimpses of the exciting, dominant force for the Summer League Cham2014-10-20 05:39:3310/19: Orlando Magic Daily- Three thoughts after Magic&#8217;s 95-84 loss to Sixershttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/three-thoughts-magic-sixers-101814.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-thoughts-magic-sixers-101814
The Magic suffered their second preseason loss in Allentown, Pa., 95-84 in a game that probably should have had the Sixers&#8217; owner apologizing for bringing two NBA teams resting many of their &#8220;star&#8221; players. Of course, the Sixers even with Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel ha2014-10-19 21:35:1210/18: Baller Mind Frame- Magic top Pistons, Improve to 4-1 in Preseasonhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/18/magic-top-pistons-improve-to-4-1-in-preseason/
The Orlando Magic entered the first game of a back-to-back facing former head coach, Stan Van Gundy, and the Detroit Pistons. The Magic, without Victor Oladipo or Channing Frye, got out to a fast start, hitting on 56.5% shooting the floor and 57.1% from deep. Tobias Harris led the surge once again f2014-10-18 14:39:5510/17: HoopsRumors- Draftees Who Remain On Their Original Teamshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/draftees-remain-original.html
There are many different philosophies on how to build a winning franchise. The latest trend seems to be teams clearing enough salary cap space to make a run at signing multiple star players away from other franchises in free agency. This approach has proven successful for the Heat, with Miami landin2014-10-17 21:35:4110/17: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 5 Takeaways From Preseason So Farhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/17/orlando-magic-5-takeaways-preseason-far/
Although preseason games mean very little in the grand scheme of things, they are still games played against other professional teams. Even though nothing is on the line and new players and systems are being rolled out, there is still a winner once the final buzzer sounds. The Orlando Magic are 3-1 2014-10-17 12:38:2510/17: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Preview: Predicting Each Team's 2014-15 Breakout Playerhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/10/17/nba-preview-breakout-players/
As we continue our NBA Preview series, we predict each NBA team&#039;s breakout player for 2014-15 There&#039;s always one -- a new face that takes the NBA by storm. At times, a few. Sometimes the name(s) isn&#039;t all too unknown; it&#039;s their game that is. It takes the NBA public -- its fa...2014-10-17 10:38:2310/16: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic are done with #NBARankhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-are-done-with-nbarank.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-are-done-with-nbarank
For the last few years, ESPN has gathered their experts, polled them and broken down the 500 players in teh NBA down to a simple list. This is #NBARank. You have to love the debate it engenders and the defensive response it creates in fans. Think of this as ours. The list reached its top-40 [&#8230;2014-10-16 23:35:0910/15: Orlando Magic Daily- Five things to watch in Magic&#8217;s first home preseason gamehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/five-things-to-watch-in-magics-first-home-preseason-game.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-things-to-watch-in-magics-first-home-preseason-game
The number one question I have gotten before the first three preseason games is a simple one: Is the game on TV? Wednesday, we can finally answer: Yes. Everyone will get a chance to watch the Magic on their televisions. If you are in the Orlando area you can attend the game at Amway Center [&#8230;]2014-10-15 01:35:0810/14: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Aaron Gordon Bringing The Buzz Backhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/14/orlando-magic-aaron-gordon-bringing-buzz-back/
When the Orlando Magic selected forward Aaron Gordon with the fourth pick in the NBA draft this summer, we all knew that the guy would turn heads with his athleticism. Some thought he was maybe taken a little too soon, ahead of more established names like Marcus Smart and more fancied names like Dan2014-10-14 10:39:0010/14: Moxyball.com- Our Fantasy Basketball Shooting Guard (SG) Rankings for the 2014-15 Season â€“ Top 55http://www.moxyball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014/10/14/fantasy-basketball-shooting-guard-sg-rankings-2014-15-season-top-55/
A look at the top 55 fantasy basketball shooting guards (SG) for the 2014-15 season. Jared Kwart shares his fantasy shooting guard (SG) rankings for the top 55 at the position, heading into fantasy drafts. Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: PG &#124; SG &#124; SF &#124; PF &#124; C Miss our Point 2014-10-14 09:41:3410/13: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: Post-Durant Injury Editionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/nba-power-rankings-post-durant-injury-edition/
After the Kevin Durant injury, the top of our NBA Power Rankings have shifted NBA Power Rankings are a fickle beast that can be affected by a number of different things, with injuries being the major factor. With any team in the league, if you&#039;re taking their best player off the team, you...2014-10-13 12:38:2210/13: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Worst Starting 5 in the NBAhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/13/nba-season-preview-worst-starting-5-in-the-nba/
Everyone in the NBA has talent, but the level of talent varies from team to team. Not every franchise has a superstar like a LeBron James or a Kevin Durant, and not every team has a balanced unit like the Washington Wizards or the Los Angeles Clippers. There are very few teams in the league [...]2014-10-13 10:40:3610/13: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Time Running Out for Jacque Vaughn?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/orlando-magic-time-running-jacque-vaughn/
&#8220;This is an important year to see growth and progress for us. We expect to see growth.&#8221; That&#039;s a quotefrom Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan. When questioned further about what he expects from the team next season, he explained that he wanted to see improvement from the te.2014-10-13 10:38:2910/13: Hoops Habit- NBA: 2014-15 Preseason Rookie Rankings http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/13/nba-2014-15-preseason-rookie-rankings/
Hoops Habit began the NBA Rookie Rankings last season and they return this season. Orlando&#039;s Victor Oladipo took home the No. 1 spot at at end of last season, though he finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to Philadelphia&#039;s Michael Carter-Williams. Unfortunately, last season...2014-10-13 10:38:2910/12: Orlando Magic Daily- Pace the early focus for Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/pace-the-early-focus-for-magic.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pace-the-early-focus-for-magic
It was easy to look at the Magic&#8217;s young roster and predict pace would be an important part of the team&#8217;s offense. The media (yes, I am looking at me) pegged the team already as one that would get up and down the floor and try to run at every opportunity. With guards like Victor [&#8230;2014-10-12 13:35:1110/11: Baller Mind Frame- Fear and Loathing in Miami: A Magic Fan Ventures into the Heart of Post-LeBron Heat Nationhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/11/fear-loathing-miami-magic-fan-ventures-heart-post-lebron-heat-nation/
Present tense. I had booked a few poetry readings in Wynwood, a hoodie hood in North East Miami, and I was lucky enough to find time and company for professional basketball, albeit Preseason. I convinced my friends Uncle David, who is not my, or anyoneâs uncle, and Nickel, who is made of stoned le2014-10-11 16:39:4310/11: HoopsRumors- Poll: Who Will Win The Southeast Division?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/poll-southeast-division.html
The 2014/15 NBA regular season doesnât officially begin until Tuesday October 28th, when the will Spurs raise another Championship banner to the rafters, and host the rival Mavericks. This is the time of year when most fans can still have hope, and every team is still undefeated. Itâs also the t2014-10-11 15:35:4210/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Three thoughts after the Magic&#8217;s 96-93 win over the Pacershttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/three-thoughts-after-the-magics-96-93-win-over-the-pacers.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-thoughts-after-the-magics-96-93-win-over-the-pacers
The Magic improved to 2-0 in the preseason with another road with with plenty of positives to go along with a few things the team needs to improve on. That is what you would expect in the second preseason game. A 99-96 win over the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday saw the Magic [&#8230;]2014-10-11 12:35:1610/11: Sports Injury Alert- Magic Injury Update: No timetable for Victor Oladipo's returnhttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/10/magic-injury-update-no-timetable-for.html
The Orlando Magic are off to a 2-0 start in the preseason following a 96-93 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday.&nbsp; Coming off a dismal 23-59 record in 2013-2014, the Magic are looking to improve in nearly every phase of the game. They are currently without guard Victor Oladipo, who has a sp2014-10-11 10:36:3910/10: HoopsRumors- Rookie Scale Team Option Trackerhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/10/rookie-option-tracker.html
The October 31st deadline for rookie scale extensions generates plenty of rumors this time of year, as a glance at the news on Klay Thompson, Kenneth Faried, Ricky Rubio, Brandon Knight and Jimmy Butler in our &#8220;Top Stories&#8221; on the right side of the site indicates. Still, thatâs not the2014-10-10 14:36:0810/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Howardâ€™s return one of the top 5 most expensive games on the Magic schedulehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/howards-return-one-of-the-top-5-most-expensive-games-on-the-magic-schedule.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=howards-return-one-of-the-top-5-most-expensive-games-on-the-magic-schedule
The Orlando Magic have been in full-blown rebuilding mode ever since trading franchise cornerstone Dwight Howard away. They still seem to be putting the finishing touches on their climb up, but the 2014-15 season could finally begin to yield some positive results. Orlando has a ton of exciting young2014-10-10 01:35:0610/9: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Injuries Highlight Potential Frailtieshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/09/orlando-magic-injuries-highlight-potential-frailties/
For the Orlando Magic, this offseason has been one which has provided hope that things are going to get better for the team. The acquisition of Channing Frye, as well as the drafting of intriguing youngsters Aaron Gordon and ElfridPayton, gave fans reason to feel more optimistic about the future. ..2014-10-09 10:38:2810/9: Hoop Files- Defining Success: Orlando Magichttp://hoopfiles.com/nba/2014/10/defining-success-orlando-magic/
Each team enters the season with varying expectations based on the talent on their roster, where they are in their team building cycle, and the delusions of management and fans. Prior to the start of the season Iâll look at what would need to happen for each team to call their regular season a suc2014-10-09 09:36:3710/9: Orlando Magic Daily- NBA Blog Preview: Orlando Magic looking to turn a cornerhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/nba-blog-preview-orlando-magic-looking-to-turn-a-corner.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-blog-preview-orlando-magic-looking-to-turn-a-corner
Every year, our pal Jeff Clark of Celtics Blog gathers the NBA blogs of the universe together to preview the NBA season. You will the links to those pop up here every weekend until the season starts &#8212; you can view the Central and Northwest Division previews here. Today is our turn. Be sure to 2014-10-09 08:35:1410/8: isportsweb.com- Charlotte Hornets: Team projectionshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/isportsweb/~3/_DYFjQ9a5mA/
The Charlotte Hornets kick off their preseason schedule tonight with a game against the Philadelphia Tankers 76ers. Â Before we get a chance to see the Hornets in action this season, I thought I&#8217;d continueÂ my season preview for the team. Â Part 1 of my preview was posted last week and feature2014-10-08 18:39:3410/8: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Knock off Miami Heat in Overtimehttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/08/orlando-magic-knock-off-miami-heat-overtime-win/
The Orlando Magic headed into battle with their in-state rivals in Miami wanting to play well on the defensive end of the floor and by all accounts, they did just that. Even with the Miami Heat getting solid contributions from their new big three in limited action &#8212; Dwyane Wade posted 11 point2014-10-08 11:43:0510/8: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Win Preseason Opener in Overtimehttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/10/07/orlando-magic-win-preseason-opener-overtime/
Rookie Devyn Marble scored eight of his 13 points in overtime to propel the Orlando Magic past the Miami Heat 108-101 in South Beach. The Magic (1-0) outscored the Heat (0-2) 13-6 in the extra frame after Andrew Nicholson hit a baseline jumper to tie the game at 95-95 with 0.2 seconds left in reg...2014-10-08 00:37:0910/7: Hoops Habit- NBA Preseason Injury Rounduphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/07/nba-preseason-injury-roundup/
NBA Preseason Injury Roundup NBA championship teams are built on superstars, deep benches, smart head coaches and a little bit of injury luck. Despite having a whole summer off to rest and get in better shape, the reality is that every season, we enter the year with a good number of notable names s.2014-10-07 14:38:5310/7: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head Shooting Guard Tiershttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-rankings-2014-15-head-head-shooting-guard-tiers/
Over the course of the offseason, I&#8217;ve released my initial head-to-head rankings, roto rankings and two versions of the dynasty rankings. But, as I&#8217;ve mentioned in the many team preview podcasts that have been released, and can be found here, you can&#8217;t be a total slave to the ranki2014-10-07 07:39:4610/7: All U Can Heat- Miami Heat Host Magic in Preseason Home Openerhttp://allucanheat.com/2014/10/07/miami-heat-host-magic-preseason-home-opener/
What&#039;s left of the Orlando Magic will travel south to take on the Miami Heat on Tuesday,Miami&#039;s second game of the preseason. Orlando is rebuilding (yet again) and will be without the services of two starters (Victor Oladipo and Channing Frye), both of whom suffered sprained MCLs prior ...2014-10-07 07:39:0110/7: Sports Injury Alert- Magic Injury Update: Victor Oladipo has sprained MCL in right kneehttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/10/magic-injury-update-victor-oladipo-has.html
The Orlando Magic are coming off a dismal 23-59 record in 2013-2014. Looking to improve in nearly every phase of the game, the Magic tip off the preseason tonight against the Miami Heat. The Magic will be without guard Victor Oladipo, who has a sprained MCL in his right knee. &nbsp;Mike&nbsp; via2014-10-07 07:36:4710/6: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Daily Mailbag Vol. 1: Just throw them inhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/orlando-magic-daily-mailbag-vol-1-just-throw-them-in.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=orlando-magic-daily-mailbag-vol-1-just-throw-them-in
The 2014-15 season is upon us! I cannot believe that Media Day has come and gone and that all the answers to our questions and hopes and fears will be answered in the next seven months. Or we can try to answer them all right now. That would make sense too. I invited you to [&#8230;]2014-10-06 22:35:0910/6: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic's Victor Oladipo Sprains MCL in Right Kneehttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/10/06/orlando-magics-victor-oladipo-sprains-mcl-right-knee/
Another day, another sprained MCL. The Orlando Magic announced today that guard Victor Oladipo has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL in his right knee. It&#8217;s the second MCL related injury for the Magic in the last four days as free agent signing Channing Frye was diagnosed with the same ...2014-10-06 13:37:5510/6: Hoops Habit- Milwaukee Bucks: Jabari Parker A Second Pick Bust?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/06/milwaukee-bucks-jabari-parker-second-pick-bust/
You might make the assumption that they&#8217;re mostly franchise players or at least players who make an impact right away. But by looking at the history of second overall draft picksfrom the last decade, it&#8217;s clear that these coveted franchise-changing players aren&#8217;t very common. It...2014-10-06 10:39:0110/5: Orlando Magic Daily- The Magic remain an impressionable, impressive grouphttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/the-magic-remain-an-impressionable-impressive-group.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-magic-remain-an-impressionable-impressive-group
For the past two years, Rob Hennigan has built a team in kind of a strange way. His Dwight Howard trade &#8212; the foundation for everything that was to come next whether he liked it or not &#8212; netted the team a mix of young players like Nikola Vucevic and Maurice Harkless and some veterans [&#2014-10-05 20:35:1110/4: Dunking with Wolves- USA Today ranks Timberwolves 13th in NBA Watchability Rankingshttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/10/04/usa-today-ranks-timberwolves-13th-nba-watchability-rankings/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_15510&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Apr 8, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) passes behind his head at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports[/caption] USA Today has spoken.Appa...2014-10-04 08:38:4210/3: Baller Mind Frame- NBA Season Preview: Orlando Magic Team Previewhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/10/03/nba-season-preview-orlando-magic-team-preview/
Already in year three of the post-Dwight Howard era, General Manger Rob Hennigan is ready to shift the Magic into a crucial stage of the rebuild. A stage where not only he and the players, but mostly everyone is expecting the Magic to begin it&#8217;s ascension from the NBA cellar. One cannot help b2014-10-03 20:40:1710/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Season Preview Panel: Southeast Division Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/03/nba-season-preview-panel-southeast-division-preview/
Welcome to the official HoopsHabit NBA season preview panel, where 32 of our writers got together to put their proverbial pens to paper, voting on the winners in each division, the conference winners, the NBA champs and each of the six major individual awards. We&#039;ll be rolling out a new column 2014-10-03 15:38:4410/3: Sports Dallas Fort-Worth- Breaking down the point guards for the Dallas Mavericks http://sportdfw.com/2014/10/03/breaking-point-guards-dallas-mavericks/
One of the most interesting positions of this new look Dallas Mavericks team is the point guard spot. Last year, Jose Calderon was the starter with Devin Harris backing him up off the bench. It was a nice combo that was a joy to watch at times. Calderon was a great floor general, and it was nic...2014-10-03 07:37:3810/2: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What Qualifies As A Good Season?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/10/02/orlando-magic-qualifies-good-season/
For the Orlando Magic, their time as a rebuilding team is not done yet. However, they are a much improved outfit than they were even this time last year with the acquisitions they made this summer. Nevertheless though, they find themselves in a bit of a strange place. Nobody really expects them t...2014-10-02 09:39:0610/2: Orlando Magic Daily- Previewing the Magic with Blazer&#8217;s Edgehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/previewing-the-magic-with-blazers-edge.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=previewing-the-magic-with-blazers-edge
I joined Chris Lucia of Blazer&#8217;s Edge to help them preview the Magic. They did not pull any punches, asking one of the bigger questions about the Magic right off the bat: Blazer&#8217;s Edge:Â Will the Magic taking Elfrid Payton at No. 10 cut down onÂ Victor Oladipo&#8216;sÂ minutes at point g2014-10-02 01:35:0610/1: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Podcast Episode 94: Orlando Magic Previewhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-podcast-episode-94-orlando-magic-preview-2/
In episode 94 of the Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Podcast,Â myself and RotoWire writer J.J. Calle (@JJthefba)Â delve into the Orlando Magic&#8217;s fantasy prospects. You can also find J.J.&#8217;s work at fantasyhoopsdaily.com. J.J. and I break down the plethora of young studs on this squad, includi2014-10-01 10:42:579/30: Sir Charles In Charge- SCIC NBA Power Rankings: Training Camp Editionhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/09/30/nba-power-rankings-training-camp-edition/
The NBA season is near. NBA media days are in full swing, and you can smell NBA preseason on the horizon -- it begins Oct. 4 with New Orleans and the Miami Heat putting on a show in Kentucky, actually. While the landscape of the NBA has changed, the San Antonio Spurs still remain...2014-09-30 16:38:049/30: Baller Mind Frame- Orlando Magic Media Day: The Future is Nowhttp://www.ballermindframe.com/2014/09/30/orlando-magic-media-day-future-now/
Well, it&#8217;s that time of the year again. The start of a new NBA season and a new era for the Orlando Magic. Shipping away incumbent starter for the last decade in Jameer Nelson, along with trading away fringe Eastern Conference All-Star in Arron Afflalo, the Magic convened back to the Amway Cen2014-09-30 14:42:429/30: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Copying Charlotte Possible Next Step?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/30/orlando-magic-copying-charlotte-possible-next-step/
For the Orlando Magic, this coming season will see them once again finish with what they hope will be one final trip to the lottery before making a real playoff push next season. Make no mistake though, this team got better and deeper this summer. In fact, given how the Eastern Conference is pret...2014-09-30 11:38:429/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Media Day Highlights http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/29/magic-media-day-highlights/
There was a lot going on during the Orlando Magic&#8217;s Media Day on Monday. They unveiled a new jersey. It was the first time to talk to general manager Rob Hennigan, coach Jacque Vaughn and the team for the season. A lot was said, and there&#8217;s going to be much more coverage on t...2014-09-30 00:38:469/29: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Power Rankings: Training Camp Edition http://sircharlesincharge.com/?p=20741
The NBA season is near. NBA media days are in full swing, and you can smell NBA preseason on the horizon -- it begins Oct. 4 with New Orleans and the Miami Heat putting on a show in Kentucky, actually. While the landscape of the NBA has changed, the San Antonio Spurs still remain...2014-09-29 23:38:019/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Unveil New "Pride" Jerseys http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/29/orlando-magic-unveil-new-pride-jerseys/
During their Media Day on Monday, the Orlando Magic formally announced and unveiled their new, sleeved &#8220;Pride&#8221; uniforms. The jersey which is meant to pay homage to the silver star from their early logos, will be worn by the team 12 times this season, all at home. While the Magic have don2014-09-29 22:39:049/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic hungry for wins, ready to succeedhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-hungry-for-wins-ready-to-succeed.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-hungry-for-wins-ready-to-succeed
No one was ready to put a number on where the Magic were going to finish in the win column or in the standings. That still seems 82 games and seven months away from getting determined, and this is a young team that has yet to gather for its first official practice. The message though [&#8230;]2014-09-29 16:35:149/29: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: How Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton Fithttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/29/orlando-magic-aaron-gordon-elfrid-payton-fit/
Quietly and surprisingly, the Orlando Magic had a very solid offseason, one that put them into position to improve this season and set up a foundation for the future at the same time. Some of the moves they made were questionable (Ben Gordon), but for the most part, the Magic have something brewing.2014-09-29 13:38:149/29: Dunking with Wolves- NBA Team Preview: Orlando Magichttp://dunkingwithwolves.com/2014/09/29/nba-team-preview-orlando-magic/
Dunking With Wolves iscounting down NBA Team Previews from the worst to the best. The Orlando Magic are ranked #26. The Orlando Magic are the less-embarassing version of the Philadelphia 76ers -- the rebuild is further along, and the team should be nowhere near as painful to watch as the likes of...2014-09-29 12:39:019/29: HoopsRumors- Magic Sign Peyton Sivahttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/magic-peyton-siva.html
SEPTEMBER 29TH: The team followed up with a formal announcement via press release, finally making the deal official. JULY 29TH: Free agent point guard Peyton Siva has agreed to a deal with the Magic, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The 23-year-old guard recently parti****2014-09-29 12:36:119/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/29/matchup-preview-charlotte-hornets-vs-orlando-magic/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-29 10:39:329/28: Pelican Debrief- Tale of the Tape: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magichttp://pelicandebrief.com/2014/09/28/tale-tape-new-orleans-pelicans-vs-orlando-magic/
Plenty of things can, and probably will, change (like the news of Tyreke Evans injury yesterday) before the New Orleans Pelicans host the Orlando Magic on opening night for the first of two contests during the 2014-2015 season. That doesn&#8217;t mean that it isn&#8217;t too early to take an early l2014-09-28 12:39:109/28: Pelican Debrief- 2014-2015 Season Previews: Orlando Magic Q&A http://pelicandebrief.com/2014/09/28/2014-2015-season-previews-orlando-magic-qa/
To help get ready for the 2014-2015 NBA season Pelican Debrief is going through each of the 30 NBA team&#8217;s with help from other Fansided NBA sites. Today we are joined by Zach Oliver, editor of Presto in the Paint, Fansided&#8217;s Orlando Magicblog to talkyoung players, shooting and athleticis2014-09-28 11:38:489/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/28/matchup-preview-washington-wizards-vs-orlando-magic/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-28 10:38:509/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Is Bringing Tobias Harris Back A No Brainer?http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/27/bringing-tobias-harris-no-brainer/
Since the Magic acquired Tobias Harris at the trade deadline in 2013, Harris has arguably been Orlando&#039;s best player. With Harris now eligible for an extension, one might think the decision to sign Harris to an extension is a no brainer. He&#039;s been an excellent player so far in his tenure w2014-09-27 17:38:409/27: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 2014-15 Season Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/27/orlando-magic-2014-15-season-preview/
The 2014-15 campaign is an important one for the Orlando Magic, as they finally look to move away from being one of the bottom teams in the league. This push will be gradual, and a spot in the playoffs in the weakened Eastern Conference is still probably a step too far. But the young players they ha2014-09-27 10:37:389/26: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/26/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-brooklyn-nets/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-26 10:39:279/26: Sir Charles In Charge- Orlando Magic: Three Things To Look Forward To In 2014-15http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/09/26/orlando-magic-three-things-look-forward-2014-15/
The Orlando Magic have hit a bit of a rough stretch. After losing Dwight Howard a few years ago, they decided to blow up the entire team as it was structured in order to rebuild. Now that the foundation is set, with a myriad of young talent that the Magic have acquired, it&#039;s time for the...2014-09-26 08:37:509/25: Orlando Magic Daily- The impatience of rebuildinghttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/the-impatience-of-rebuilding.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-impatience-of-rebuilding
The Magic have made no secret that they plan to be competing for championships. Even as the team has sunk to the depths and won just 43 games in the last two years (the worst current two-year stretch in the league), the end goal hasÂ always been a championship. Every time Rob Hennigan or Alex Martin2014-09-25 10:35:099/24: HoopsRumors- 2014/15 Expanded Roster Countshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/expanded-roster-counts.html
With training camps set to begin shortly, teams are still shuffling their rosters and players are still being added to fill any remaining spots. It can be difficult to keep track as there tends to be a flurry of activity this time of year as many players will be brought in for a look on [&#8230;]2014-09-24 19:35:449/24: Hoops Habit- NBA Podcast: 2014-15 NBA Southeast Division Previewhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=65540
Welcome to HoopsHabit.com&#039;s official NBA podcast, the HoopsHabit Hangout&#33; On today&#039;s edition, Michael Dunlap, Gerald Bourguet and Phil Watson get together to preview the NBA&#039;s Southeast Division for the 2014-15 season. How much will the Miami Heat miss LeBron James and can Chris B2014-09-24 16:37:569/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Mining the Magic depth chart: Our first questions of 2015http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/mining-the-magic-depth-chart-our-first-questions-of-2015.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mining-the-magic-depth-chart-our-first-questions-of-2015
Well, we are less than a week until the start of practice. It is time to dive into the 2015 seasonÂ and start figuring out what the team is going to look like day-in and day-out. That part is a little tricky as we prep for training camp. With so much youth on the team, everyone [&#8230;]2014-09-24 11:35:059/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Philadelphia 76ers http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/24/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-philadelphia-76ers/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-24 10:38:599/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Training Camp Invitees Face Uphill Battle http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/23/magic-training-camp-invitees-face-uphill-battle/
With training camp set to open next week, the Orlando Magic&#8217;s roster is all but set. With 14 players coming in with guaranteed deals, and one having a partial guarantee should he be on the roster opening night -- Dewayne Dedmon -- the four camp invitees -- Seth Curry, Drew Crawford...2014-09-23 11:39:299/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: A Team To Watch? http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/23/orlando-magic-today-team-watch/
Good morning, everyone&#33; Hope you all had a good, strong start to the week like I did. Let&#039;s make this Tuesday even better than Monday was, shall we? Here&#039;s what&#039;s going on with the Orlando Magic Today. We begin at Rant Sports, where Kareem Gantt thinks the Magic could be a team to2014-09-23 08:39:049/21: Hoops Habit- Sunday NBA Fix: Free Agent Bigs Head Overseas For Cashhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/21/sunday-nba-fix-free-agent-bigs-head-overseas-cash/
Welcome to Sunday NBA Fix for Sept. 21, where backup bigs have turned into the NBA&#8217;s No. 1 export product. Saturday brought news that two of the NBA&#8217;s stable of free agent big men have spurned the NBA for offers abroad. Former Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche is headed to China,...2014-09-21 11:37:499/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/21/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-detroit-pistons/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-21 10:38:329/16: Skyway Shout Out- USA Today: Orlando Magic are 26th in &#x2018;Watchability Rankings&#x2019;http://skywayshoutout.com/?p=8181
As we edge closer to the beginning of the 2014-15 NBA season, Adi Joseph of USA Today has been running a series ranking each team on how watchable they are. The good news is that the Orlando Magic isn&#8217;t last in the rankings (that honour belongs to the Philadelphia 76ers) but they arenquo...2014-09-16 18:36:339/15: Lake Show Life- Predicting the 2016 Rio Olympics Team USA squadhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/09/15/predicting-2016-rio-olympics-team-usa-squad/
The USA basketball program is certainly riding high. After sending their &#34;B&#34; team (or possibly even considered the &#34;C&#34; team) to Spain for the FIBA World Cup, the Americans breezed through the competition, including a romp in the gold medal game against Serbia. Now, with the Ri...2014-09-15 10:38:579/15: Rip City Project- Trail Blazers' unique foul makeup suggests systemic problemhttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/09/15/trail-blazers-unique-foul-makeup-suggests-systemic-problem/
The Portland Trail Blazers were a middle of the road defensive team as a whole last season, but with the exception of Wesley Matthews, their most prominent guards stood out as being distinctly below average. No one responds with shock or confusion when told that Damian Lillard and Mo Williams were p2014-09-15 08:38:349/14: Wiz of Awes- Washington Wizards Links: It's Nene's Birthdayhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/09/13/washington-wizards-links-nenes-birthday/
Is September Washington Wizards birthday month or what? John Wall celebrated his birthday last week and we honored him with some Wizardly Links, so I thought it&#039;d be a good idea to pump out some links for Nene&#039;s 32nd birthday today&#33; - Happy Birthday Nene&#33; http://www.youtube.com/wa.2014-09-14 00:38:389/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs San Antonio Spurs http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/13/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-san-antonio-spurs/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-13 10:38:459/12: Wiz of Awes- NBA Southeast Division Preview: Orlando Magic (Q&A)http://wizofawes.com/2014/09/12/nba-southeast-division-preview-orlando-magic-q-and-a/
Before the start of NBA training camp, we&#039;ll be doing Q&#38;A pieces with writers and editors who cover each team from the Southeast Division, respectively. Since the Miami Heat are no longer considered &#039;championship contenders&#039; after the departure of LeBron James, the Washington ...2014-09-12 11:38:569/11: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Don't Forget Willie Greenhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/11/orlando-magic-dont-forget-willie-green/
With all the excitement and promise of the Orlando Magic&#039;s roster, the veteran players can be forgotten about. This is a mistake, as each one of them will bring something to the team once the season begins, even Willie Green. While the likes of Luke Ridnour and Channing Frye will get most of th2014-09-11 11:37:489/10: Orlando Magic Daily- ESPN: Magic&#8217;s future dimmerhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/espn-magics-future-dimmer.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=espn-magics-future-dimmer
Every so often, ESPN comes out with their Future Power Rankings. They empanel a few of their writers to assess the team&#8217;s current state, but also its management, drafting and its future. This is where Magic fans should, if everything has gone right, see a bright future for the Magic. Entering 2014-09-10 10:35:099/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Future Rankings http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/10/orlando-magic-today-future-rankings/
Good morning, everyone&#33; It&#039;s hump day, Woot Woot&#33; Hopefully it&#039;s an easy and uneventful day for everyone, and maybe, just maybe, we won&#039;t have a tire fire news day. Anyway... Let&#039;s see what&#039;s going on with the Orlando Magic Today&#33; We start at ESPN where they post2014-09-10 08:38:539/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/09/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-denver-nuggets/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to find out a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during...2014-09-09 10:39:179/9: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Evan Fournier Is Magic's Wildcardhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/09/09/orlando-magic-evan-fournier-magics-wildcard/
Even before the FIBA World Championship began, Evan Fournier of the Orlando Magic had the requisite skill set to be a hit with the team. Never really given a chance with the Denver Nuggets, the 20thpick in the 2012 NBA draft showed enough glimpses of offensive talent with his previous team to excite2014-09-09 10:38:209/8: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Rankings 2014-15: Head To Head &#8212; The Top 50http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-rankings-2014-15-head-head-top-50/
The weather is changing, and no matter where you are located on the planet, that only means one important thing &#8212; the NBA is getting closer to a return. As fantasy leagues begin to set draft dates, the months of September and October are key in preparing yourself as best you can before that cr2014-09-08 05:42:029/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Los Angeles Lakers http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/05/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-los-angeles-lakers/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to talk a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the two team&#039;s meet during the...2014-09-05 10:39:119/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Defense, Defense, Defense http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/05/orlando-magic-today-defense-defense-defense/
Good morning, everyone. It&#039;s Friday, which means the end of the work week&#33; Feels like it was a real short and easy week, doesn&#039;t it? Oh, right, it was&#33; Let&#039;s finish it strong and that starts with what&#039;s going on with the Orlando Magic today. Over at Analytics Game, Tim Br2014-09-05 08:39:109/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Let&#8217;s talk playoff chances . . .http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/lets-talk-playoff-chances.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-talk-playoff-chances
File this under the &#8220;So you&#8217;re saying there is a chance&#8221; file. It is September, so excuse a little whimsy. The hard reality is that the Magic are expected to finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference again. Any improvements the Magic have made will have to come internally fr2014-09-04 22:35:069/4: HoopsRumors- Extension Candidate: Tobias Harrishttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/09/extension-candidate-harris.html
No player among those I listed as long shots to receive rookie scale extensions by the October 31st deadline gave me pause as much as Tobias HarrisÂ did. He&#8217;s one of a coterie of up-and-comers on the Magic roster who flashed star potential in the months after Orlando acquired him in the J.J. R2014-09-04 12:36:049/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Matchup Preview: Orlando Magic vs Sacramento Kings http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/03/matchup-preview-orlando-magic-vs-sacramento-kings/
Over the next month, we&#039;ll be talking with a variety of people who cover each NBA team to talk a little bit about their team, and how they expect the season to go. We&#039;ll also find out what they believe will be the most intriguing matchup when the Orlando Magic meet up with their respective2014-09-03 11:39:199/3: Mike D'Antoni's Moustache- The Definitive 2014/15 NBA League Pass Ratings (Part III) â€“ With Help From Giannis Antetokounmpo!http://mikedmoustache.wordpress.com/2014/09/03/the-definitive-201415-nba-league-pass-ratings-part-iii-with-help-from-giannis-antetokounmpo/
You know the drill by now; with the product officially available, I&#8217;m rating each team in the NBA on their League Pass watchability for the upcoming season. Back in the Atlantic Division Edition, I laid out how I (extremely subjectively) determine the ratings, and explained the Giannis score s2014-09-03 08:39:589/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Building Blocks http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/09/03/orlando-magic-today-building-blocks/
Good morning, readers. Hope everyone got back into the swing of things on their first day of the work week for many yesterday. Short weeks are the best, so let&#039;s make this a great one. Here&#039;s what&#039;s happening with the Orlando Magic today. We begin with a post at Bleacher Report tha...2014-09-03 08:39:129/2: Sir Charles In Charge- Five NBA Players That Will Significantly Improve In 2014-15http://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/09/02/5-nba-players-will-improve-significantly/
Inevery new NBA year there is a list of players that significantly improve their game and, in many cases, take the leap required to become a star player. Last season, we saw players like the Suns&#039;Goran Dragicand Gerald Green, Los Angeles&#039;DeAndre Jordan, and New Orleans&#039;Anthony Davi...2014-09-02 09:38:079/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Waiting for 3-point stabilizationhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/waiting-for-3-point-stabilization.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waiting-for-3-point-stabilization
The one thing the Magic know they will have to get better at this season is 3-point shooting. Offenses in the NBA are built around the 3-point shot now thanks to the analytics movement and with so many player on the team now who drive the ball &#8212; think Victor Oladipo and Elfrid Payton &#8212; [2014-09-01 16:35:128/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Figuring Out Playing Time For Orlando Magic Rookieshttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/31/figuring-playing-time-rookies/
The Orlando Magic have three rookies to find playing time for next season. Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton, and Devyn Marble were the 2014 NBA draft picks for Orlando, and all three could find playing time for the Magic this season. Let&#8217;s look at each guy, how they can earn playing time, and what 2014-08-31 12:39:028/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Elfrid Payton Favorably Compares to "The Glove" Gary Paytonhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/31/elfrid-payton-favorably-compares-glove-gary-payton/
This is a guest post from one of the site&#039;s former editors, Brett David Roberts. Brett is currently the editor of FanSided&#039;s SpaceCityScoop, a site that covers the Houston Rockets. You can follow Brett on twitter @BDRHoops. Orlando Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan has started to unvei...2014-08-31 10:39:068/31: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Oladipo Q&Ahttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/31/orlando-magic-today-oladipo-qa/
Good morning, everyone&#33; Hope you all had a good, relaxing Saturday filled with great sports. Really, we had so many options with all of the college football, the World Cup stating and some exciting soccer games as well. We&#039;re about a month away from the Magic opening camp, so basketball wil2014-08-31 08:39:028/30: Orlando Magic Daily- So, how about Luke Ridnour?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/so-how-about-luke-ridnour.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=so-how-about-luke-ridnour
Ever since the Magic began this rebuild, and maybe even before that into the 2010 season when the Magic were fighting for a title, the question of who the Magic&#8217;s point guard would be hung over the franchise. Some may have been left over spite from fans who felt Jameer Nelson came back too soo2014-08-30 15:35:098/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Projecting Evan Fournier's Role on the Magichttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/30/projecting-evan-fourniers-role-orlando-magic/
Arron Afflalo was going to be traded. That much seemed inevitable, even before the 2013-2014 season began. He was the Magic&#039;s biggest trade piece, and he was in the way of Victor Oladipo becoming the full-time shooting guard. The question was, what were the Magic going to get for him? Ideally, 2014-08-30 10:39:018/30: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 5 Bold Predictions For 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/30/orlando-magic-5-bold-predictions-2014-15/
The Orlando Magic are in the middle of a rebuilding process, but are very excited with the team that they will be putting on the court this year. They are looking forward to seeing second-year guard Victor Oladipo&#039;s progress from last season, and they believe that rookie point guard Elfrid Payt2014-08-30 10:38:038/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Shooting Guard Saturdayhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/30/orlando-magic-today-shooting-guard-saturday/
Surprise&#33; It&#039;s a special Saturday edition of Orlando Magic Today&#33; Hope everyone&#039;s Friday went well and that you&#039;re excited about the long weekend, I know I am&#33; Kick back, relax, watch some college football, have a few beverages of your choice, and most of all, spend some t2014-08-30 08:39:278/29: Mike D'Antoni's Moustache- Eric Bledsoe, Nice to Know You.http://mikedmoustache.wordpress.com/2014/08/28/eric-bledsoe-nice-to-know-you/
Tweets like these worry me, and for good reason. As the summer drags on, it seems increasingly unlikely that the Phoenix Suns bring back Eric Bledsoe &#8211; acquired just last summer in a three-team heist &#8211; on anything more than a $3.7 million qualifying offer. We all know the situation at th2014-08-29 14:40:098/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Learning defensehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-learning-defense-031414.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-learning-defense-031414
Defense is not easy to learn when you are young. Players can have all the physical tools, but it is rare to see a young player come in and be a great defender. Individually or as a team. The speed and strength of the players are more than just a single step above college. It [&#8230;]2014-08-28 20:35:108/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo&#8217;s growth potentialhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/victor-oladipos-growth-potential.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=victor-oladipos-growth-potential
There is very little going on in Magic world right now as we await for the conclusion of the FIBA World Cup and the beginning of training camp at the end of September. That gives us about a month to kill. And a month to look earnestly into the future. The Magic future for the [&#8230;]2014-08-28 20:35:108/28: Hoops Habit- Grading The Orlando Magic Offseasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/28/grading-orlando-magic-offseason/
Although there&#039;s still some time to go before the start of the NBA season, it is very likely the Orlando Magic have the roster set that will head to training camp. So, after a productive draft, some nice summer league displays and a couple more signings than a lot of people had planned for, whe2014-08-28 09:38:348/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Player Growth http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/28/orlando-magic-today-player-growth/
Good morning and happy Thursday, everyone. We&#039;re almost to the Labor day weekend, which I know everyone is excited about. Get through another two days of work and then enjoy some time with your family. Let&#039;s see what&#039;s going on with the Orlando Magic today. We begin our journey tod...2014-08-28 08:39:198/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Learning defensehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-learning-defense-031414.html
Defense is not easy to learn when you are young. Players can have all the physical tools, but it is rare to see a young player come in and be a great defender. Individually or as a team. The speed and strength of the players are more than just a single step above college. It [&#8230;]2014-08-27 00:35:078/26: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Clippers: Easiest Regular Season Gameshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/26/los-angeles-clippers-easiest-regular-season-games/
The Los Angeles Clippers are capable of having another franchise record season. When All-Stars Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and the rest of the Clippers team take the floor in their first 2014-15 regular season game they&#039;ll seek to improve on their 57 win total from the previous year. Taking a ...2014-08-26 09:38:128/26: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Offseason Grade http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/26/orlando-magic-today-offseason-grade/
Good morning, Magic fans and readers alike. Hope everyone got through Monday without having to encounter too much stress. For those who may be starting school this week, hope you had a fantastic first day and have a great semester. Lets see what&#039;s brewing with the Orlando Magic today, shall we?2014-08-26 08:39:068/26: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo&#8217;s growth potentialhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/victor-oladipos-growth-potential.html
There is very little going on in Magic world right now as we await for the conclusion of the FIBA World Cup and the beginning of training camp at the end of September. That gives us about a month to kill. And a month to look earnestly into the future. The Magic future for the [&#8230;]2014-08-26 00:35:098/25: Hoops Habit- End Of Summer NBA Rookie Rankings For 2014-15 Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/25/end-summer-nba-rookie-rankings-2014-15-season/
That escalated quickly, didn&#039;t it? Though we are still in offseason mode in the NBA, we&#039;re also at the end of the summer, meaning that camps will be starting up soon and basketball is going to get closer and closer. So, why not take a look at the coming season? In last year&#039;s Ro...2014-08-25 11:38:248/22: Orlando Magic Daily- How A Lottery Reform Would Impact The Magic http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/22/lottery-reform-impact-magic/
During the 2013-14 NBA season, the league had a tanking epidemic on it&#039;s hands. The presence of several franchise changing prospects aided in what was some downright embarrassing basketball. Tanking is essentially when an organization sheds veteran players in hopes securing one of the worst rec2014-08-22 10:39:178/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: A D-League Coach? http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/22/orlando-magic-today-d-league-coach/
Good morning, everyone. Hope your week&#039;s have gone smoothly and you&#039;re as excited for the weekend as I am. It feels like August has just drug on and on, but it&#039;s nearing it&#039;s end and that means just over a month until NBA training camps start to being. Anyway, lets see whats goin2014-08-22 08:39:138/21: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Predicting Opening Night Starting 5http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/21/orlando-magic-predicting-opening-night-starting-5/
Unsurprisingly, the Orlando Magic will be trying to develop the young players they have on their roster next season. This should mean more responsibility and more minutes for the likes of Victor Oladipo, Tobias Harris and Maurice Harkless. The team has to try and win games as well,though, and tha...2014-08-21 09:38:198/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: Throwback Thursday http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/21/orlando-magic-today-throwback-thursday/
Now that Wednesday is past us, we can set our sights on the weekend. It&#039;s almost here, I promise. And, we&#039;re one week away from College Football being back, so I know everyone is excited about that. Lets see what people are talking about in regards to the Orlando Magic today, shall we? ...2014-08-21 08:39:128/21: LA Sports Hub- ESPN Says Kobe Isn't A Top 10 Shooting Guardhttp://lasportshub.com/2014/08/20/espn-says-kobe-isnt-top-10-shooting-guard/
In an effort to try and project the 2014-15 NBA regular season, ESPN has been doing it&#039;s &#34;summer forecast&#34; series. In it they&#039;ve made projections for teams, conferences, and players. Now, in an attempt to **** off the entire city of Los Angeles, they&#039;ve done their &#34;Top ...2014-08-21 00:38:128/20: Lake Show Life- ESPN projects Kobe Bryant outside top 10 of SGs for 2014-15http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/08/20/espn-projects-kobe-bryant-outside-top-10-sgs-2014-15/
Kobe Bryant is coming off two injuries and played just six games last season. However, ESPN has apparently completely written off Bryant, projected him outside of their top ten shooting guards next season. Brian Doolittle used some metric stats to calculate the top ten for next season, and Bryant fe2014-08-20 15:39:378/20: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Mailbag &#8212; Mental Teletovichttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-mailbag-mental-teletovic/
Here we are, the secondÂ Red Rock Fantasy Basketball Mailbag. You guys sent in more questions and I&#8217;m more than happy to answer them. For future editions, contact me on Twitter @redrock_bball or email redrockfantasybasketball@gmail.com and I&#8217;ll give you as much knowledge as I can fit ont2014-08-20 05:39:378/19: HoopsRumors- Upcoming Rookie Scale Option Decisionshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/upcoming-option-decisions.html
We&#8217;ll be taking in-depth looks at several players eligible for extensions to their rookie scale contracts this fall, but whether to extend isn&#8217;t the only decision that teams face with recent first-round picks. The final two seasons of four-year rookie scale deals are team option years, b2014-08-19 18:36:138/19: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: Each Team's Predicted Win Totalshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/19/nba-power-rankings-teams-predicted-win-totals/
With the vast majority of NBA Free Agency having been completed (except you, Mr. Eric Bledsoe), we have a very good idea of what each team will look like come the 2014-15 regular season. That means we can do our first set of legitimate NBA Power Rankings&#33; This week, we&#039;re going to take a lo2014-08-19 16:38:318/19: Hoops Habit- NBA: 10 Candidates For Most Improved Player In 2014-15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/19/nba-5-candidates-improved-player-2014-15/
Ah, yes, the Most Improved Player of the Year award, A.K.A. the biggest NBA award that nobody really knows the parameters for. Last season, Goran Dragic made the leap with the Phoenix Suns and became an All-NBA point guard in the process of winning MIP, but since it&#039;s August and all we can do t2014-08-19 10:38:418/19: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Do We Expect Too Much From Victor Oladipo?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/19/orlando-magic-expect-much-victor-oladipo/
The Orlando Magic are in for another tough season this year, with even the most optimistic fans resigning themselves to the fact that another trip to the NBA lottery next year is highly probable. So let&#039;s allow ourselves to look down the line a good bit, say maybe three or four years. Should...2014-08-19 09:38:328/18: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Mailbag Mondays: Week 9http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/18/magic-mailbag-mondays-week-9/
After a week off, Magic Mailbag Mondays is back and better than ever&#33; You know what this is. You ask the questions, I answer the questions. This week, we talk about Migos, Disney, my favorite albums, a bet that I may or may not have made, and we break bad. Yes. It is as awesome as it sounds. Let2014-08-18 12:39:428/16: Rip City Project- Damian Lillard: turnover prevention in a scoring rolehttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/08/16/damian-lillard-turnover-prevention-scoring-role/
Damian Lillard is a peculiar offensive player. I don&#8217;t think I would classify him as a &#8220;shoot first&#8221; point guard like Russell Westbrook or Brandon Jennings, but rather a different kind of scorer. Instead of immediately looking for his shot as he sets up the offense, he surveys the 2014-08-16 20:38:378/14: Skyway Shout Out- Top 5 Must See Orlando Magic Games of 2014-15http://skywayshoutout.com/2014/08/14/top-5-must-see-orlando-magic-games-2014-15/
The 2014-15 Orlando Magic schedule was released yesterday and there are plenty of attractive games for Magic fans to look forward to. Here are the top five games that fans will be waiting for in no particular order: October 30 vs Washington Wizards The home opener is always one of the highl...2014-08-14 17:36:598/13: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic 2014-15 Regular Season Schedule Announcedhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/08/13/orlando-magic-2014-15-regular-season-schedule-announced/
The 2014-15 Orlando Magic schedule has been announced. The Magic will tip off their season on October 28 on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. Orlando will have their home opener two days later on October 30 when the Washington Wizards come to town. https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbin...2014-08-13 20:37:198/13: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic open 2015 season in New Orleanshttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-open-2015-season-in-new-orleans.html
The Magic will open their 2014-15 season in New Orleans against Anthony Davis and the Pelicans on Oct.Â 28, the NBA and the Magic announced Wednesday. The team will then return home to play the Wizards on Oct.Â 30 at Amway Center (a rare non-TNT Thursday night game, by the way). As expected, Orlando2014-08-13 19:35:078/13: Orlando Magic Daily- The games we can&#8217;t wait to see . . . and when we would like to see themhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/the-games-we-cant-wait-to-see-and-when-we-would-like-to-see-them.html
Wednesday night the NBA will release its schedule allowing us to set our schedules from now until April of 2015. This is the last big piece of news before the Magic assemble for training camp at the end of September. The roster is pretty much set and players are, for the most part, working out [&#822014-08-13 12:35:068/12: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Aaron Gordon Should Be Centerpiece Of Youth Movementhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/12/orlando-magic-aaron-gordon-centerpiece-youth-movement/
With only four players on the roster older than30 for the 2014-15 season, there&#8217;s a new era beginning in Orlando. Gone are the days of Jameer Nelson, Arron Afflalo and Glen Davis, three of the top veterans from last year&#8217;s squad that finished 23-59. Victor Oladipo, the second overall pi.2014-08-12 10:38:238/12: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Will Maurice Harkless Step Up?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/12/orlando-magic-will-maurice-harkless-step/
A lot has been made of the acquisitions of the Orlando Magic this summer. Most agree that general manager Rob Hennigan was smart to bring in the likes of Channing Frye and Evan Fournier. Ben Gordon joining the team as well? OK, so maybe that one was a bit of a puzzling one, but all in all people ...2014-08-12 10:38:238/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Ben Gordon Looking To Resurrect Career In Orlando http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/11/ben-gordon-looking-resurrect-career-orlando/
After two tumultuous years with the Charlotte Bobcats, shooting guard Ben Gordon found his way to the Orlando Magic. The former Sixth Man of The Year will be going into his 11th year in the league, while playing for his fourth team when he officially laces them up in Magic colors com...2014-08-11 10:39:568/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Today: The Dog Days http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/11/orlando-magic-today-dog-days/
With the offseason entering the dog days, and not much happening with the team, we look elsewhere to bring you some top opinions, articles and facts on the Magic. First off, Phillip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily takes a look at the Magic&#039;s inbound&#039;s struggles from last season. Need...2014-08-11 08:39:118/9: Orlando Magic Daily- About inboundinghttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/about-inbounding.html
It happened again and again. One instance in a home game against the Raptors on March 30 at Amway Center. The Magic were down three points and had a chance to tie the game. Make a play to give themselves a chance to win. And they dropped the ball. Not really. Orlando did not even [&#8230;]2014-08-09 18:35:058/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Elfrid Payton makes it easyhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/elfrid-payton-makes-it-easy.html
The Magic needed a point guard. So the logic has gone for some time now. As Jameer Nelson got older and it was clear the franchise was moving in a different direction, Orlando needed to find a replacement. Nelson was a great player for the Magic. He was always more scorer than distributor though. No2014-08-09 10:35:108/8: The Sixer Sense- 76ers Rewind: MCW's Top Plays From Rookie Yearhttp://thesixersense.com/2014/08/08/76ers-rewind-mcws-top-plays-rookie-year/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_10763&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;300&#34;] Apr 9, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers guard Michael Carter-Williams (1) goes to make a basket as Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) defends at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated ...2014-08-08 13:38:598/8: Orlando Magic Daily- NBA rookies favor Elfrid Payton over Aaron Gordonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/nba-rookies-favor-elfrid-payton-over-aaron-gordon.html
The NBA rookies gathered in New York this past weekend for the annual rookie symposium and meetings along with the fan-favorite Panini American trading card photo shoot. There were a lot of fun videos coming out of that and we got to see some of the incredible personalities from this rookie class &#2014-08-08 00:35:088/7: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Player Most Likely To Break Out Next Year?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/07/orlando-magic-player-likely-break-next-year/
For the young players on the Orlando Magic roster, this coming season represents a unique opportunity for them. The casual fan won&#039;t know too much about them, and their expectations in the eyes of many wouldn&#039;t even be to make the playoffs. With these kind of conditions to work in, some...2014-08-07 11:38:388/6: Hoops Habit- NBA: Rookie Survey Finds Most Like Jabari Parker For ROYhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/06/nba-rookie-survey-finds-like-jabari-parker-roy/
During Sunday&#8217;s Rookie Photo Shoot at the New York Knicks practice facility in Tarrytown, N.Y., 38 rookies were surveyed on eight questions, including who they thought would be Rookie of the Year and which of them would have the best career. The 10questions: Who will be the 2014-15 ...2014-08-06 17:38:248/6: Orlando Magic Daily- Channing Frye's Game A Good Fit With Young Magic Pieceshttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/05/channing-frye-good-fit-with-young-magic/
Outside of their three draft picks, this summers biggest addition for the Orlando Magic was arguably Channing Frye. Frye, who has spent the last five seasons with the Phoenix Suns, is arguably the most prototypical stretch power forward in the league. He should fit exceptionally well...2014-08-06 15:39:508/5: HoopsRumors- Trade Retrospective: Dwight Howard To Lakershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/08/retrospective-howard-lakers.html
It&#8217;s an enormous gamble for franchises to trade away their superstars because there&#8217;s almost no way to get back equal value in return. Teams usually have to settle for quantity over quality, and have to bank on the returns panning out down the line, or being able to in turn, flip the acq2014-08-05 22:36:068/5: Swarm and Sting- How the Charlotte Hornets Match Up Against: The Orlando Magichttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/08/05/charlotte-hornets-match-orlando-magic/
Leading up to the start of the 2014 NBA season, Swarm and Sting will be pitting the Hornets head to head with every team in the Association every Tuesday and Thursday.In this edition, we match the Hornets up with theOrlando Magic. 2013-14 Series: Charlotte and Orlando split the series, 2-2. Pr...2014-08-05 12:39:508/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Channing Frye's Game A Good Fit With Young Magic Pieceshttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/05/channing-frye-qa-jacob-padilla/
Outside of their three draft picks, this summers biggest addition for the Orlando Magic was arguably Channing Frye. Frye, who has spent the last five seasons with the Phoenix Suns, is arguably the most prototypical stretch power forward in the league. He should fit exceptionally well...2014-08-05 11:39:278/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Fun With Lineups: The 2014 Orlando Magic http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/05/fun-lineups-2014-orlando-magic/
With the Orlando Magic officially signing Luke Ridnour last week, it would seem the roster is all but set for the 2014-2015 season. The addition of Channing Frye suggests that Orlando seems to be heading towards contention, rather than playing it safe for a draft pick this season. While a playoff bi2014-08-05 10:40:168/5: Hoops Habit- How Team USA Has Helped The Orlando Magic This Summerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/05/team-usa-helped-orlando-magic-summer/
Team USA isgearing up for the FIBA World Cup next month, and hasbeen practicing both among themselves and against a second unit brought in to compete against the players on the roster. While that phaseof training has ended, the Orlando Magic had two young players who were a part of that second unit 2014-08-05 10:39:178/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Mailbag Mondays: Week 8http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/04/magic-mailbag-mondays-week-8/
Welcome to another edition of Magic Mailbag Mondays&#33; I answer your questions about the Magic or not. Whatever. I&#039;m not picky. This week, we talk about Hoodie Allen, my birthday list, Jurassic Park, Guardians of the Galaxy, and my willingness to try new things, among other things. Let&#039;s2014-08-04 12:39:418/4: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo's Team USA Experience Will Benefit Him, Magichttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/04/team-usa-experience-will-benefit-victor-oladipo-magic/
The summer of 2014 has be a huge one for Magic guard Victor Oladipo. After finishing second in Rookie Of The Year voting, the Indiana product was selected to the US Select Team, and spent the last week in Las Vegas playing with some of the leagues best. While being on the Select Team doesn&#039;t me2014-08-04 10:39:418/1: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: All 30 Starting Point Guardshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/01/nba-power-rankings-30-starting-point-guards/
Before anyone cared where I would write about basketball, I was a student watching point guards. It&#039;s how I lived. It&#039;s how I learned. It&#039;s how I smiled. My connection with these point guards is much bigger than basketball (actually, it&#039;s not). Without the experiences I&#039;v...2014-08-01 15:38:318/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Pondering Playing Time For The Orlando Magichttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/01/pondering-playing-time-orlando-magic/
240 minutes. 240 minutes is the most basic essence of basketball. These 240 minutes decides who touches the floor and who sits idling by. 240 minutes is the amount of minutes played by a team in an NBA game. The Orlando Magic have undergone a complete makeover this off-season, and now huge question.2014-08-01 12:39:338/1: Swarm and Sting- Southeast Division Preview: Orlando Magichttp://swarmandsting.com/2014/08/01/southeast-division-preview-orlando-magic/
As I said in my Southeast Division: At a Glancearticle, I&#039;ll be breaking down the Southeast Division, in reverse order from where I&#039;m predicting they will finish in the rankings for the 2014-2015 season,in a series of posts over the next few weeks. Unfortunately for Magic fans, we&#039;ll 2014-08-01 12:39:318/1: Hoops Habit- Boston Celtics: Marcus Smart Impresses In Team USA Camphttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/01/boston-celtics-marcus-smart-impresses-team-usa-camp/
While the majority of the NBA enjoys a rare quiet period of the offseason, some of the games&#8217; elite have gathered in Las Vegas to train for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The likes of Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis and many more comprise a formidable Team USA squad that will be the heavy f2014-08-01 12:38:328/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Luke Ridnour Excited For Opportunity in Orlando http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/08/01/luke-ridnour-excited-opportunity-orlando/
After signing Ben Gordon and Channing Frye, the Orlando Magic made what many would assume to be their final move of the offseason with the signing of veteran point guard Luke Ridnour. Ridnour, an 11-year veteran, is excited for the opportunity to play with the young core that the Mag...2014-08-01 10:39:228/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Tobias Harris says he played at 75% last yearhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/tobias-harris-says-he-played-at-75-last-year.html
Tobias Harris came into last season with some very high expectations. His 27-game cameo with the Magic in 2013 brought with it a lot of excitement for the following season. He averaged 17.3 points per game in that time and forced his way into a bigger role. It seemed like Rob Hennigan struck gold la2014-08-01 00:35:077/31: HoopsRumors- Poll: Which Rebuild Will Pay Off First?http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/which-rebuild-sooner.html
We are well acclimated to claims of &#8220;rebuilding&#8221; being met with charges of &#8220;tanking&#8221; when teams aggressively clear veteran salary and acquire assets while plummeting to the bottom of the standings. However you view teams that go into win-later mode, the reality is that many f2014-07-31 21:36:067/30: Hardwood Houdini- Boston Celtics Roster: Marcus Smart Lighting Up Team USA?http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/07/30/boston-celtics-roster-marcus-smart-lighting-team-usa/
The other day, I wrote about how excited Boston Celtics fans should be that Marcus Smart is one of only two NBA rookies playing for the USA Select Team at the Team USA Training Camp in Las Vegas this week. **** it if Smart isn&#039;t making me look like a freaking genius. .@FoxSpor...2014-07-30 23:38:497/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic&#8217;s mentality emerges: It&#8217;s defensehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magics-mentality-emerges-its-defense.html
There was some shock when the Magic elected to take the offensively raw Aaron Gordon with the fourth overall pick in the Draft. There was a little bit more shock when the Magic pulled the trigger on a deal that sent two picks to Philadelphia to move up two spots and take Eflrid Payton. Both [&#8230;2014-07-30 16:35:087/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Fox Sports Florida To Host "Mid-Summer Magic" Special http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/30/fox-sports-florida-host-mid-summer-magic-special/
Do you miss the Orlando Magic? Do you want to get a look at rookies Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton and learn more about them? Do you want to hear what new arrivals Channing Frye, Ben Gordon and Willie Green have to say to the fans? Well you&#8217;re in luck, as Fox Sports Florida, the re...2014-07-30 10:40:407/29: We Talk Fantasy Sports- NBA Top 10 Shooting Guards To Watch For Next Seasonhttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/07/NBA-Fantasy-Basketball-SG.html
We are about two and a half months away from the start of the 2014 â 2015 season and weâve already seen major changes during the summer offseason. The NBA will definitely look different next season. Itâs an ideal time to start exploring some fantasy facts about the 2014 â 2015 fantasy season2014-07-29 21:36:027/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Maurice Harkless Won't Play For Puerto Rico http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/29/maurice-harkless-wont-play-puerto-rico/
Unlike some of his fellow teammates, Maurice Harkless will not be playing for his national team this summer. In January, Harkless talked about being excited for the opportunity to represent Puerto Rico in this year&#8217;s FIBA World Cup; however, as time has worn on, things have obv...2014-07-29 15:40:087/29: Hardwood Houdini- NBA Power Rankings: Where do the Celtics stand?http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/07/29/nba-power-rankings-celtics-stand/
The NBA offseason is sort of like Game of Thrones in the sense that there&#039;s a ton going on at any given moment, it&#039;s nearly impossible to keep track of who everyone is/where they are, and everything you root against usually ends up happening. Like the boring filler episodes, the 2014 offse2014-07-29 12:39:147/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic airing special Inside the Magic on Wednesdayhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-airing-special-inside-the-magic-on-wednesday.html
From an official Orlando Magic press release: OnÂ Wednesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m., FOX Sports Florida, the regional television home of the Orlando Magic, will debut a new episode of âInside the Magic.â Titled âMid-Summer Magic,â this episode will provide Magic fans with exclusive access to O2014-07-29 12:35:087/29: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Signing Luke Ridnour Makes Sensehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/29/orlando-magic-signing-luke-ridnour-makes-sense/
The Orlando Magic announced a few days ago that they would be filling out their rotation with the signing of yet another veteran. Thirty-three year old point guard Luke Ridnour has come on board on a two year contract. While once again the Magic have made the kind of pick up unlikely to turn many he2014-07-29 11:39:167/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Out With The Old, In With The New: Orlando Magic Editionhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/29/old-new-orlando-magic-edition/
With the signing of Luke Ridnour becoming official on Friday, the Orlando Magic appear to be done making any more major moves this offseason. While they still have work to do -- like finding management and coaching for the Erie BayHawks, along with hosting tryouts for their new NBA D-League affiliat2014-07-29 10:40:187/28: Orlando Magic Daily- National media still confused with Magic offseasonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/national-media-still-confused-with-magic-offseason.html
The offseason is more or less over for the Magic. Friday, the team announced the signing of Luke Ridnour, putting the roster officially at 15 players. That leaves no room for anyone else. Since it is the end of July and the basketball topics are drying up, it is time to review the offseason. General2014-07-28 14:35:097/28: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Mailbag Mondays: Week 7http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/28/magic-mailbag-mondays-week-7/
Welcome again to Magic Mailbag Mondays&#33; I answer your questions about the Magic or about life in general. We keep it loose here in the mailbag. This week, we talk about clay, rock bands, Lorde/Charli XCX debates, and PBR (whatever shut up I like it). With that in mind, let&#039;s jump in&#33; ..2014-07-28 12:41:467/28: numberFire- Why Denver's Quiet Acquisition of Arron Afflalo Was One of the Best Moves of the NBA Off-Seasonhttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2750/why-denver-s-quiet-acquisition-of-arron-afflalo-was-one-of-the-best-moves-of-the-nba-off-season
Before the free agency frenzy even began, the Nuggets acquired a potential star in Arron Afflalo without much fanfare.See More
Goran Dragic
Arron Afflalo
Danilo Gallinari
Ty Lawson
Stephen Curry
Carmelo Anthony
Dwight Howard
Evan Fournier
Victor Oladipo
2014-07-28 08:36:017/27: Orlando Magic Daily- Defenses turn their eyes toward Nikola Vucevichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/defenses-turn-nikola-vucevic-112913.html
It has been a summer of promise for the Magic. They have continued to look at the development of Victor Oladipo and reformed the backcourt with Elfrid Payton. They drafted Aaron Gordon, putting pressure on the forward positions to sort itself out. One thing that appears to be more than constant is c2014-07-27 23:35:057/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Who Is: Elfrid Paytonhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/who-is-elfrid-payton.html
The going thought entering this year&#8217;s NBA Draft was that the Magic needed to get a point guard. Whether that would be Dante Exum or Marcus Smart with the fourth pick, it was clearly time to move on from Jameer Nelson and turn the reigns over to someone else. That very well could have been [&#2014-07-25 20:35:107/25: Orlando Magic Daily- Luke Ridnour Officially Signs With Magic http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/25/luke-ridnour-officially-signs-magic/
After signing second round pick Devyn Marble on Thursday, the Orlando Magic made the signing of Luke Ridnour official Friday afternoon. It was reportedlast week that the team would be signing the veteran point guard. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Ridnour, 33,...2014-07-25 17:39:417/25: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What's In Store For Victor Oladipo In 2014?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/25/orlando-magic-whats-store-victor-oladipo-2014/
The Orlando Magic selected Victor Oladipo with the second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, and expectations are extremely high for his second season. He put up very nice numbers in his rookie year, and impressed the entire league. Not only was he able to play at a high level atshooting guard, he 2014-07-25 10:38:107/24: Sir Charles In Charge- NBA Free Agency: Most Overrated Signingshttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/07/24/nba-free-agency-overrated-free-agent-signings/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_14263&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Jul 18, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau (left) and general manager Gar Forman (right) pose for a photo with newly signed center Pau Gasol during a press conference at the Unit...2014-07-24 11:39:297/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo Ready to Take Leadership Rolehttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/24/victor-oladipo-ready-take-leadership-role/
With Jameer Nelson, Ronnie Price, Jason Maxiell and Arron Afflalo gone, the Orlando Magic need one of their young players to step up and begin to take on more of a leadership role. During the Orlando Summer League, it became apparent who would be taking that role: soon to be second y...2014-07-24 10:39:567/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo&#8217;s next task &#8212; efficiencyhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/victor-oladipo-efficiency-033014.html
Without a doubt, the Magic are handing the keys over to their kids. It is Year Three of the rebuild, it is time to see exactly what the Magic have in their cupboard and figure out what the Magic will look like moving forward. It still seems like a bit of a mystery who will [&#8230;]2014-07-23 13:35:087/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Players Set For International Dutyhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/23/orlando-magic-players-set-international-duties/
With the NBA offseason in full swing, players have to find ways to continue to get reps in to not only stay in shape, but also improve their games. For the Orlando Magic, this is especially important with the amount of young, growing players currently on the roster. Some choose to p...2014-07-23 10:40:277/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Andrew Nicholson joining Team Canada this summer, Maurice Harkless not joining Puerto Rico?http://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/andrew-nicholson-joining-team-canada-this-summer-maurice-harkless-not-joining-puerto-rico.html
With Summer League over, we are officially beginning the run up to the FIBA World Cup taking place August 30 through September 14 in Spain. That is the next big basketball event on the calendar. The Magic will have two players parti**** as Maurice Harkless is schedule to dress for Puerto Rico an2014-07-22 13:35:087/22: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Lack Of Any Real Stars A Worry?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/22/orlando-magic-lack-real-stars-worry/
This off season, the Orlando Magic have acted swiftly to add to their roster for the new campaign. In doing so, they have avoided any potential panic purchases, and have the nucleus of the team together nice and early. Two of the players they have brought in--Channing Frye and Ben Gordon--are of ...2014-07-22 10:38:197/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Familiarity, Defense help Seth Curry at Orlando Summer Leaguehttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/22/familiarity-defense-help-seth-curry-orlando-summer-league/
Working on finding a permanent home in the NBA, Seth Curry showed off some very impressive things in his time with the Magic in Orlando. Curry, who played for the Santa Cruz Warriors last season, is the brother of Golden State&#8217;s Stephen Curry. He had his ups and downs, but was able...2014-07-22 09:39:217/22: SLC Dunk- FIBA World Cup 2014: Trey Burke gets call to play for USA Select Teamhttp://www.slcdunk.com/2014/7/21/5925317/fiba-world-cup-2014-trey-burke-usa-select-team-utah-jazz-gordon-hayward
More pipelines than the Ural mountains.
The Utah Jazz have been having a banner summer, and the team has never seen more national press in the last decade. Drafting high profile players, and having them be selected to represent their home nations is always something special. Raul Neto wil2014-07-22 00:39:217/21: Blue Man Hoop- Warriors' Barnes And Green Selected By USA Basketballhttp://bluemanhoop.com/2014/07/21/warriors-barnes-and-green-selected-by-usa-basketball/
According to the SF Chronicle, Harrison Barnes and Draymond Greenwere recently selected to be on the USA Basketball&#039;s Select Team. The Select Team will train against the USA National team next week. The camp is a three day event spanning from July 28 to August 1st. IF they decide to atten...2014-07-21 23:38:487/21: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Mailbag Mondays: Week 6http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/21/magic-mailbag-mondays-week-6/
Welcome again to Magic Mailbag Mondays&#33; I answer your questions about the Magic or not about the Magic. It&#039;s whatever. I&#039;m not picky. This week, we talk about Magic centers, slap fights, in-home decor in the form of an ATM, my job status and I share a couple personal anecdotes that you2014-07-21 13:39:227/21: Red Rock Basketball.com- The Case Against &#8212; Michael Carter-Williamshttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/case-michael-carter-williams/
Throughout the offseason, I, along with Matt Smith, have written some articles highlighting guys that we are high on for this upcoming season &#8212; Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving and DeMarre Carroll. You can find the archives for those stories here. But here, I&#8217;m gong to go in the opposite dire2014-07-21 07:39:257/19: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Four Key Summer League Stat Lineshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/19/orlando-magic-four-key-summer-league-stat-lines/
Summer league basketball is full of rookies getting their first taste of NBA ball, young players looking to put some more work in, and some guys looking to earn a legitimate shot with an NBA team. It&#039;s also filled with overreactions from both fans and media alike. You can&#039;t crown any...2014-07-19 11:38:087/19: Orlando Magic Daily- Figuring Out the Fit: Luke Ridnourhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/19/figuring-fit-luke-ridnour/
SOUND THE ALARMS&#33; BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES&#33; BRACE YOURSELF FOR IMPACT&#33; THE ORLANDO MAGIC HAVE SIGNED ANOTHER FREE AGENT&#33; Okay so it&#039;s really not all that exciting. In fact it might just be what the picture of boring is in the dictionary, the Orlando Magic signed mop top, pale as 2014-07-19 10:38:597/18: Orlando Magic Daily- Meeting Evan Fournierhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/meeting-evan-fournier.html
With the reported signing of Luke Ridnour, the Magic&#8217;s offseason is pretty much over. The team made some splashes in free agency going after Ben Gordon and Channing Frye (and Ridnour). Frye will be around for a while. Gordon and Ridnour could be gone in a year. Outside of the draft picks, the 2014-07-18 18:35:087/18: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo, Tobias Harris named to USA Select Teamhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/18/victor-oladipo-tobias-harris-named-usa-select-team/
With the United States Mens Basketball Team gearing up for the FIBA World Cup in just over a month, a couple of Magic men have been invited to join the Select Team. Forward Tobias Harris, along with guard Victor Oladipo will be on the USA&#8217;s select team, which will work out and scri...2014-07-18 15:40:077/18: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo, Tobias Harris join U.S. Select Teamhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/victor-oladipo-tobias-harris-join-u-s-select-team.html
Victor Oladipo and Tobias Harris will join the U.S. Select Team which will scrimmage against Team U.S.A. as it prepares for the FIBA World Cup in March. This is a really great sign as it means the national team has tabbed the two Magic stars as potential players for the player pool for future intern2014-07-18 15:35:077/18: Orlando Magic Daily- Visualizing Magic guards&#8217; shootinghttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/visualizing-magic-guards-shooting.html
Some really interesting stuff from our pal Scott Fisher over at Orlando Magic Stuff. Using shot charts provided by Nylon Calculus, Fisher evaluated the Magic&#8217;s guards by their shot charts. Take a look at what he wrote on Victor Oladipo: &#8220;Yeesh. Â I knew Oladipo was a poor shooter last se2014-07-18 10:35:067/17: Sports Unbiased- NBA Free Agency Rumors: Wizards preparing to lure Kevin Duranthttp://sportsunbiased.com/nba/33625/nba-free-agency-rumors-wizards-preparing-to-lure-kevin-durant/
Kevin Durant signed a 5 year / $89.16 million dollar contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder which makes him an unrestricted free agent in 2016.Â The Washington Wizards seem to be setting the table to try and snag the four-time scoring champ with the moves that they are making right now.
Durant was2014-07-17 19:37:007/17: Hoops Habit- 2015 NBA Mock Draft: Who Goes No. 1 With A 20 Year Age Minimum?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/17/2015-nba-mock-draft-goes-1-20-year-age-minimum/
With Emmanuel Mudiay&#039;s defection from college to go and play professionally overseas the conversation of eligibility came back to the surface. His camp spun the move as family oriented and financially driven, but Mudiay&#039;s eligibility has been called into question in the past. He went to...2014-07-17 10:38:257/17: Orlando Magic Daily- A Q&A at Victor Oladipo&#8217;s basketball camphttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/a-qa-at-victor-oladipos-basketball-camp.html
On Saturday, July 12, Victor Oladipo hosted his first ever basketball camp at RDV Sportsplex. In two separate sessions, kids from 7-11 years old and 12-17 years old worked on their basketball skills with Oladipo playing along and helping out. The kids got the chance to ask Oladipo questions about pl2014-07-17 05:35:237/16: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Add Luke Ridnour to Back Courthttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/07/16/orlando-magic-add-luke-ridnour-back-court/
The Orlando Magic continue to revamp their backcourt as they have agreed in principle to a two-year deal with point guard Luke Ridnour. The deal isn&#8217;t official yet, but it will reportedly be for two years, the second of which isn&#8217;t guaranteed. https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/statu...2014-07-16 21:36:597/15: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Roster Being Built With Present, Future In Mindhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/15/orlando-magic-roster-built-present-future-mind/
With LeBron James moving back to Cleveland, the NBA has begun to move on from his big decision as other players begin to find homes. The Orlando Magic have done quite well so far this offseason, both through the NBA draft and also free agency. In fact, the roster has quietly formed what the organiza2014-07-15 10:38:327/15: Red Rock Basketball.com- 2014 Orlando Summer League Recap Part 2: The Dudshttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014-orlando-summer-league-recap-part-2-duds/
The 2014 Orlando Summer League was beneficial and kind to a handful of players as discussed here, but it was also a tournament to forget for a select few.Â Lackluster performances, hampered by putrid shooting, Aaron Gordon the 4th pick of the 2014 NBA Draft kicks us off. Aaron Gordon 2014 Â Â Â Â2014-07-15 09:39:167/14: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Mailbag Mondays: Week 5http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/14/magic-mailbag-mondays-week-5/
Welcome, dear readers, to another edition of Magic Mailbag Mondays&#33; I answer your Magic-related (or not) questions and we all have a generally good time. It&#039;s fun. Trust me. This week, we talk about Victor Oladipo&#039;s potential, dragon colors, we have a good cry, and I make a startling c2014-07-14 13:40:597/14: Orlando Magic Daily- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Orlando Summer Leaguehttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/14/good-bad-ugly-orlando-summer-league/
Our first chance to look at some of the top draft picks in the NBA came with the Orlando Summer League this past week. The host Magic had two top 10 picks, along with last years second pick, Victor Oladipo, on their team, as well as some other very intriguing young prospects. While the ...2014-07-14 10:41:537/13: Red Rock Basketball.com- 2014 Orlando Summer League Recap Part 1: The Studshttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014-orlando-summer-league-recap-part-1-studs/
The 2014 Orlando Summer League came to a close with the Philadelphia 76ersÂ limping away victorious against a surprisingly competitive Indiana team. Bar the championship game in which he didn&#8217;t parti**** Nerlens Noel showed glimpses of the exciting, dominant force for the Summer League Cham2014-07-13 09:39:367/12: The Sixer Sense- Ranking the Top 5 Performers of the Orlando Summer Leaguehttp://thesixersense.com/2014/07/12/ranking-top-5-performers-orlando-summer-league/
Well, It definitely wasn&#039;t the prettiest of sights with the passing of the NBA Summer League in Orlando this week, but maybe it&#039;s not supposed to be? Perhaps that&#039;s the beauty of summer league, especially the Orlando Summer League. There are no fans or anything, just players playing b2014-07-12 11:38:027/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic springboard out of Summer Leaguehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-springboard-out-of-summer-league.html
It is sometimes far too easy to overthink these Summer League games. They are, after all, just exhibition games between NBA rookies and young players and players on the fringes of the NBA, trying to scratch out a career, in front of only the most diehard of basketball fans and employees. The results2014-07-11 16:35:177/11: Orlando Magic Daily- Big Third Quarter Sparks Orlando Magic Past Detroit Pistonshttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/11/big-third-quarter-sparks-orlando-magic-past-pistons/
Game Five Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Final Score: Magic win 96-87 Starting Lineups Orlando: Elfird Payton, Seth Curry, Victor Oladipo, Devyn Marble and Aaron Gordon Detroit: Tony Mitchell, Brian Cook, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ian Miller and Deandre Liggins Game Notes C...2014-07-11 10:39:347/11: Pistons Palace- Orlando guards too much in 96-87 loss to wrap up Summer League Playhttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/11/orlando-guards-detroit-pistons-much-96-87-loss-wrap-summer-league-play/
The Detroit Pistons were shot out of the gym Friday morning as the Orlando Magic handed Detroit a 96-87loss to open up championship day from the Amway Center practice gym. While Elfrid Payton diced the Pistons defense, it was fellow guards Victor Oladipo, Seth Curry and Devyn Marble that nailed...2014-07-11 10:38:427/10: Orlando Magic Daily- Recruiting LeBron to Orlando: A Love Letterhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/10/recruiting-lebron-orlando-love-letter/
Here at Presto In The Paint, we try not to limit our audience. Our articles are for anyone and everyone who is willing to read about the Orlando Magic. However, with this article, I am limiting my audience. I am limiting it to only one person. The man of the hour. The man of Free Agency 2014. The ma2014-07-10 20:39:257/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic find their shooter &#8212; Channing Fryehttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-find-their-shooter-channing-frye.html
While the Magic were playing their Summer League game, they got some serious help for the rookies that were playing on the floor &#8212; well, at least one of them was on the sideline Monday in a blue Magic polo. Rob Hennigan was noticeably absent from the Amway Center to secure the services of this2014-07-09 16:35:077/9: numberFire- What's Going On With the Orlando Magic? https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2591/what-s-going-on-with-the-orlando-magic
The team is sending mixed signals with their offseason moves. Is something brewing in the Magic Kingdom? See More
Goran Dragic
Arron Afflalo
Channing Frye
Eric Bledsoe
Nikola Vucevic
Tobias Harris
Ben Gordon
Dwight Howard
Evan Fournier
Victor Oladipo
2014-07-09 09:35:527/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic will seek third point guardhttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/magic-will-seek-third-point-guard.html
&#8220;After the team formally signs power forwardÂ Channing FryeÂ and shooting guardÂ Ben Gordon once the league&#8217;s moratorium on transactions is lifted Thursday, the Orlando Magic will seek to make one more move in free agency: finding a third point guard who can back upÂ Victor OladipoÂ andÂ2014-07-09 09:35:097/9: Orlando Magic Daily- Physical Grizzlies flatten Magichttp://orlandomagicdaily.com/2014-articles/physical-grizzlies-flatten-magic.html
The Magic had things relatively easy in their first two games. At least from a physical standpoint. The Sixers and Rockets work from the outside in with guards dominating play. Nerlens Noel is not quite a bruiser at his health and ability level. Not like Jarnell Stokes or Jack Cooley. The Grizzlies 2014-07-09 00:35:067/8: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: LeBron, Monroe, Magic, Bullshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/eastern-lebron-monroe.html
LeBron James is scheduled to meet Wednesday withÂ HeatÂ president Pat Riley in Las Vegas, a league sources toldÂ ESPN&#8217;s Chris Broussard. A few days ago, we passed along that the free agent superstar wasÂ planningÂ to have a sitdown with Riley at some point this week. Here&#8217;s what else has2014-07-08 22:35:577/8: Orlando Magic Daily- Grizzlies physicality too much for Magichttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/08/grizzlies-physicality-much-magic/
After two impressive performances in their first two Summer League games, the Orlando Magic struggled on Tuesday afternoon against the Memphis Grizzlies. When the horn sounded, Memphis had handed the Magic their first loss of the week, taking home an 80-73 victory. The Magic came out of...2014-07-08 18:39:167/8: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Fall to Memphis Grizzlies in Summer League Actionhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/07/08/orlando-magic-fall-memphis-grizzlies-summer-league-action/
The Orlando Magic were on the receiving end of their first loss of Summer League action as they were beaten 80-73 by the Memphis Grizzlies. Dewayne Dedmon led the team in scoring with 13 points but the Magic were physically outmatched by the Grizzlies, especially on the boards, as Memphis out-reb...2014-07-08 18:36:487/8: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Summer League So Farhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/08/orlando-magic-summer-league-far/
It seems like only yesterday the San Antonio Spurs were picking apart the Miami Heat on route to their fifth NBA title. In reality it&#039;s been a bit more than that, so it was great to actually have so basketball to watch again over the last few days. OK, so it was just the NBA Summer League, h...2014-07-08 09:38:007/7: Rip City Project- Channing Frye Agrees to Massive Contract with Orlando Magichttp://ripcityproject.com/2014/07/07/channing-frye-agrees-massive-contract-orlando-magic/
Free agent center Channing Frye has agreed to a 4yr/$32M deal with the Orlando Magic. Frye, a former Trail Blazer, had been a free agent of interest in Portland prior to the Chris Kaman signing. The contract he will receive in Orlando is much better than anything Portland could have hoped to offer w2014-07-07 23:38:517/7: Orlando Magic Daily- Defense sets tone in Magic's win over Rocketshttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/07/defense-sets-tone-magics-win-rockets/
Playing in their second of five Orlando Summer League games, the Magic looked very impressive on Monday afternoon against the Houston Rockets, despite Victor Oladipo&#8217;s absence from the floor. The Magic won three of the four quarters en-route to a 87-69 victory. After shaky games i...2014-07-07 21:39:467/7: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Move to 2-0 in Summer Leaguehttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/07/07/orlando-magic-move-2-0-summer-league/
The Orlando Magic remain unbeaten in the Summer League as they cruised past the Houston Rockets 87-69 Monday evening. After turning in a disappointing performance in his first game, rookie Elfrid Payton gave Magic fans a glimpse of how good he can be as he had 12 points, nine assists and eight re...2014-07-07 19:36:437/7: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Sign Channing Fryehttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/07/orlando-magic-sign-channing-frye/
The Orlando Magic have agreed to terms with free agent power forward Channing Frye today, reaching an agreement on a 4 year, $32 million deal. Frye was a member of the Phoenix Suns last season, averaging 11.1 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game, and 0.8 blocks per game with the team...2014-07-07 18:39:357/7: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Excitement, Intrigue For Summer Leaguehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/07/orlando-magic-excitement-intrigue-summer-league/
While everybody else is focusing on free agency, there are some player movements that need to be discussed in the next few weeks. With Summer League play in Orlandoalready under way and set to tip off in Las Vegas shortly, one team in particular will look to improve their roster in the next few m...2014-07-07 10:39:117/6: Red Rock Basketball.com- NBA Draft Pick Fantasy Profiles &#8212; #10 Elfrid Paytonhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/nba-draft-pick-fantasy-profiles-10-elfrid-payton/
The first pick in the draft to be traded was the last pick in the top 10, with Philadelphia dealing Elfrid Payton to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Dario Saric and a future first round pick. Lucky, because when Philadelphia took Payton, it made little sense unless Michael Carter-Williams was on h2014-07-06 07:39:017/5: Sports Injury Alert- Nerlens Noel Impresses for 76ers in Summer League Debuthttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/07/nerlens-noel-impresses-for-76ers-in.html
There were more than a few exciting rookies to watch in the NBA Summer League debut of the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. Players such as Elfrid Payton and Aaron Gordon of the Magic, and K.J. McDaniels of the Sixers played in their first Summer League games. But the most anti**** player of2014-07-05 22:36:217/5: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Draft Picks Impress in Summer League Debut http://skywayshoutout.com/2014/07/05/magic-good-showing-first-summer-league-game/
The 2014 Summer League is off to a good start for the Orlando Magic as they beat the Philadelphia 76ers 83-77 in Orlando. What made it even better was the performance of their 2014 draft choices, particularly Aaron Gordon and Devyn Marble. Gordon had seven points on 3-11 shooting and snagged f...2014-07-05 17:36:597/5: Orlando Magic Daily- Victor Oladipo leads Magic past Sixers http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/05/victor-oladipo-leads-magic-past-sixers/
In their first action of the Orlando Pro Summer League, the Magic took on the Philadelphia 76ers in a game that was highly anti**** for the debuts of Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton and Nerlens Noel. When the horn sounded for the final time, the Magic had walked away with the 83-77, secur...2014-07-05 16:38:387/5: The Sixer Sense- Nerlens Noel Dominates In Summer League Debuthttp://thesixersense.com/2014/07/05/nerlens-noel-dominates-summer-league-debut/
The 76ers started their Summer League action today agains the Orlando Magic. More importantly, Nerlens Noel made his long awaited debut for the 76ers. There were a few bumps in the road, as Pierre Jackson suffered a torn achilles which will probably keep him sidelined for the season. However,...2014-07-05 15:37:507/4: Red Rock Basketball.com- NBA Draft Pick Fantasy Profiles &#8212; #4 Aaron Gordonhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/nba-draft-pick-fantasy-profiles-4-aaron-gordon/
Probably the first surprise of the NBA Draft&#8217;s first round was the Orlando Magic selecting Arizona&#8217;s Aaron Gordon with the fourth overall pick. Before the injury to Joel Embiid, most mock drafts had Australia&#8217;s Dante Exum going to the Magic at four. When Embiid went at three to the2014-07-04 22:38:347/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Breaking Down the Ben Gordon Dealhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/03/breaking-ben-gordon-deal/
The Orlando Magic reportedly came to an agreement on a two-year, $9 million deal with veteran guard Ben Gordon on Wednesday which guarantees only the first year. The deal on the outside has left many fans puzzled, but Magic general manager Rob Hennigan may have found himself a decent under-the-radar2014-07-03 15:39:217/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Summer League Players to Watch: Seth Curry and Cam Jones http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/03/summer-league-players-watch-seth-curry-cam-jones/
NBA Summer League: A time for basketball fans everywhere to gather and watch some organized basketball for the first time since the first few weeks of June, and the last time until October. A chance for young players to show their teams what they have, and hopefully improve just the righ...2014-07-03 14:39:427/3: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Erm, Ben Gordon?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/03/orlando-magic-erm-ben-gordon/
This latest piece was supposed to be on Jameer Nelson. On how it was right to let him go now so he could have a fair crack at free agency, even though this team just lost a veteran in Arron Afflalo before the draft. This team doesn&#039;t have that many veterans either. But the future waits for nobo2014-07-03 10:38:237/3: Orlando Magic Daily- Report: Magic Interested In Patrick Pattersonhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/03/report-orlando-magic-interested-patrick-patterson/
According to of David Baumann of CBS Sports, the Orlando Magic are interested in restricted free agent forward Patrick Patterson. In four NBA seasons, Patterson has played with the Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, and most recently, the Toronto Raptors. Last season, Patterson average...2014-07-03 08:38:587/2: HoopsRumors- Magic Waive Ronnie Pricehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/07/waive-ronnie-price.html
The Magic have waived guard Ronnie Price, the team announced via press release. His minimum salary contract was to have gone from non-guaranteed to fully guaranteed had Orlando failed to release him by the end of July 10th, as our schedule of contract guarantee dates shows. Orlando agreed to a two-y2014-07-02 17:35:587/2: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Sign Ben Gordonhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/07/02/orlando-magic-sign-ben-gordon/
The Orlando Magic have made their first signing of the summer and it&#8217;s somewhat of a head scratcher as the team have signed guard Ben Gordon. https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/484381238308782082 Both years are fully guaranteed but the second year of the deal is a team option that mu...2014-07-02 14:37:037/2: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic Sign Ben Gordonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/02/orlando-magic-sign-ben-gordon/
No, it isn&#039;t 2009. But yes, the Orlando Magic have signed free agent Ben Gordon to a two-year, $9 million contract according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo&#33; Sports: Free agent guard Ben Gordon has agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal with the Orlando Magic, league source tells Yahoo Sports2014-07-02 13:38:157/1: Orlando Magic Daily- Orlando Magic Roster Breakdownhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/07/01/orlando-magic-roster-rundown/
With the draft completed and free agency getting underway, the offseason is about to head into full tilt. The Orlando Magic have already made a handful of moves the past few days that freed up cap space and opened up roster spots.However, before we get into all that, let&#039;s take a look at what t2014-07-01 13:39:037/1: Pistons Palace- Free Agency Rumors: Magic, Blazers, Cavs, Hawks interested in Greg Monroehttp://pistonspalace.com/2014/07/01/free-agency-rumors-magic-trail-blazers-hawks-intrested-greg-monroe/
The Greg Monroe free agency party has begun. According to ESPN.com&#039;s Marc Stein is reporting that the Hawks, Magic and Trail Blazers have shown interest in the big man. Of those teams, the only one to take serious is so far is Portland, who Stein says is willing to sign and trade for the...2014-07-01 13:38:197/1: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Are You Happy With Aaron Gordon?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/01/orlando-magic-happy-aaron-gordon/
The NBA Draft has come and gone, and as expected there were plenty of movers and shakers on the night. When it came time for the Orlando Magic to use their fourth pick, players like Dante Exum and Julius Randle were still on the board. As it happened the team went with neither, and while it wasn&#382014-07-01 10:38:086/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Claim Willie Green Off Waivershttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/30/magic-claim-willie-green-waivers/
According to Yahoo&#33; Sports&#8217; Adrian Wojnarowski, the Orlando Magic have claimed guard Willie Green off of waivers. Green, an 11-year veteran, has spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers after nine seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Hornets and Atlanta...2014-06-30 18:38:386/30: HoopsRumors- Magic Waive Jameer Nelsonhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/waive-jameer-nelson.html
The Magic have waivedÂ Jameer Nelson, the team announced via press release, confirming a report from Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel. The team was facing a July 15th deadline to either waive him or guarantee his full $8MM salary. His $2MM partial guarantee for next season will remain on Orlando2014-06-30 16:35:476/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Report: Orlando Magic Interested In Rodney Stuckey http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/30/report-orlando-magic-interested-rodney-stuckey/
According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Orlando Magic have interest in free agent guard Rodney Stuckey. Last season, Stuckey averaged 13.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 43.6% shooting as a reserve for the Detroit Pistons. For Orlando, it doesn&#8217;t make much sense. O...2014-06-30 15:41:306/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- The Circle Of Life &#8212; Arron Afflalo Back In Denverhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/circle-life-arron-afflalo-back-denver/
Kicking off the madness that was the 2014 NBA Draft were the Orlando Magic and the Denver Nuggets, orchestrating a trade sending Arron Afflalo back to Denver in exchange for Evan Fournier and pick 56 in the draft, which Orlando used to select Roy Devyn Marble out of Iowa. The initial reaction to thi2014-06-30 13:43:026/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- 2013 NBA Draft Review &#8212; Picks 1 To 10http://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/2013-nba-draft-review-horrible-just-misunderstood/
Just as the 2013-14 NBA season concludes and the the 2014 NBA Draft approaches, I thought it would be a good time toÂ launch into a 2013 NBA Draft review. Widely castigated as one of the worst draft classes of all time before the season even began, a lot of factors transpired to really stifle any ch2014-06-30 13:43:026/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- 2014 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 &#8211; Round Onehttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/2014-nba-mock-draft-1-0-round-one/
With the NBA Draft rapidly approaching, it&#8217;s time to unveil the first version of the Red Rock Basketball 2014 NBA Mock Draft. This mock draft is based squarely in reality &#8211; no fantasy slant here. I&#8217;ll address the fantasy impact of the draft after it takes place. For now, it&#8217;s2014-06-30 13:43:026/30: Red Rock Basketball.com- Fantasy Basketball Awards: 2013-14 Rookie Of The Yearhttp://redrockbasketball.com/fantasy-basketball/fantasy-basketball-awards-2013-14-rookie-year/
2013-14 NBA regular season is now in the rear-view mirror. And that means that fantasy leagues, with the exception of daily leagues and NBA.com&#8217;s Drive to the Finals, are done and dusted. Now&#8217;s the time to look back on what transpired over the last five and a half months and reminisceÂ o2014-06-30 13:43:026/30: Orlando Magic Daily- Magic Mailbag Mondays 3http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/30/magic-mailbag-mondays-3/
It&#039;s that time of week again&#33; Magic Mailbag Mondays are here&#33; You sent in questions, I answered them. This week, we talk about LeBron James, improvement, space travel, and Nicki Minaj lyrics.You know the deal. Let&#039;s jump in&#33; 1. What will the Magic have to do show progress ...2014-06-30 12:40:556/30: Locker Room Fantasy- NBA Draft: Early Fantasy Basketball Rookie Rankingshttp://lockerroomfantasysports.com/nba-draft-early-fantasy-basketball-rookie-rankings/
Early Fantasy Basketball Rookie Rankings The 2014 NBA Draft was one of the more intriguing drafts heading in, not only for the pure talent at the top, but for the story lines outside of the rookie class. Where will LeBron James take his talents this time? Will he team up with Carmelo Anthony? Or wil2014-06-30 07:36:176/29: HoopsRumors- Draft Grades: Southeast Divisionhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/grades-southeast-division.html
With the 2014 NBA Draft officially in the books, itâs time to take a look back and see how each team used the draft to make improvements and fill needs. Iâve already run down the picks for the Atlantic, Central, Northwest, and Pacific Divisions. Weâll continue on with a look at the Southeast D2014-06-29 18:35:516/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Report: Magic Pull E'Twaun Moore's Qualifying Offerhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/29/report-magic-pull-etwaun-moores-qualifying-offer/
As free agency approaches, the Orlando Magic have some roster questions that need answering. Do they keep Jameer Nelson for the final year of his deal? What do they do with the nonguaranteed contracts of veterans Jason Maxiell and Ronnie Price? While these have yet to be answered, anothe...2014-06-29 16:38:106/29: Orlando Magic Daily- Grading the Pick: Aaron Gordon http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/29/grading-pick-aaron-gordon/
The first big shock of the NBA Draft came when the Orlando Magic selected Arizona&#8217;s Aaron Gordon with the fourth overall pick. With Australian point guard Dante Exum still on the board, it appeared as though a no brainer for the Magic, who needed a young point guard desperately. As general man2014-06-29 10:38:536/27: numberFire- Who Is Elfrid Payton, and Does He Fit Well with the Orlando Magic?https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2514/who-is-elfrid-payton-and-does-he-fit-well-with-the-orlando-magic
Does the UL-Lafayette point guard have what it takes to bring the Magic back to relevancy?See More
Victor Oladipo
Maurice Harkless
Nikola Vucevic
Tobias Harris
2014-06-27 13:35:506/26: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Australia's Dante Exumhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/26/2014-nba-draft-prospect-profile-australias-dante-exum/
Dante Exum, 18 Years Old, Australia Position: PG/SG Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6&#8217;6&#8221;, 196 pounds, 6&#8217;9&#8221; The Skinny Dante Exum, the enigmatic Australian point guard, has been the mystery man of the 2014 draft for quite some time. He appears to possess all the raw talent and p...2014-06-26 12:38:286/26: Orlando Magic Daily- 2014 NBA Mock Draft: Presto in the Paint Staffhttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/26/presto-paint-staff-nba-mock-draft/
With the NBA Draft just hours away, the staff at Presto in the Paint decided to get together and make a group mock draft. Editor Zach Oliver, along with staff writers Zac Cleary, Zach Palmer, and Quentin Haynes made their picks for every team. How far does Joel Embiid fall? Does Jabari Parker or ...2014-06-26 11:39:166/26: Orlando Magic Daily- 2014 NBA Mock Draft Roundup 3.0http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/26/2014-nba-mock-draft-roundup-3-0/
With the NBA Draft just hours away, we take one final look at what mock draft&#8217;s have the Magic selecting this year. Do they stay at four and 12? Do they make a big move and trade up to one? These questions and so many more will be answered very, very soon. Bleacher Report 4. Dant...2014-06-26 10:39:456/26: HoopsRumors- Cavs Discussing No. 1 Pick With Magic, 76ershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/nearing-deal-magic.html
Buckle up, this is going to be one crazy day leading up to the draft.Â Â As we learned yesterday, the Cavs are still split on whether to takeÂ Jabari ParkerÂ orÂ Andrew WigginsÂ with the No. 1 overall pick. Â General ManagerÂ David GriffinÂ and other execs are pushing for Parker while outspoken owne2014-06-26 10:36:016/26: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 4.0http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/hoops-rumors-mock-draft-4-0.html
The 2014 NBA Draft is almost here. What started as one of the most highly anti**** drafts in recent memory has quickly morphed into one of the most action-packed. Joel Embiid went under the knife and is expected to miss four to six months, but he remains a tantalizing seven-foot talent. Meanwhile2014-06-26 10:36:016/25: Purple and Blues- NBA Draft: Final Mock Draft (With Trades)http://purpleandblues.com/2014/06/25/nba-draft-final-mock-draft-trades/
The NBA Draft has a lot of rumors and speculation regarding who is going where and if a team will trade their pick or keep it. With the big night for the hopeful prospects coming up tomorrow night, and considering all the rumors that are floating out there, it is time to come up with my final Mock D2014-06-25 14:39:216/25: Section 215- Section215.com NBA Mock-Draft 2.0-Top ten editionhttp://section215.com/2014/06/25/section215-com-nba-mock-draft-2-0-lottery-edition/
I&#039;m not an insider, and I don&#039;t pretend to play one on TV. But, given the impact that this year&#039;s draft will happen on the future of the Sixers&#039; organization, and the chances that Philly gets a parade in the next decade, I&#039;d like to think that I can talk the prospects in thi2014-06-25 08:36:596/25: SiriusXM Blog- Justin Termine&#8217;s NBA mock draft top 10http://blog.siriusxm.com/2014/06/25/justin-termines-nba-mock-draft-top-10/
SiriusXM NBA Radio host Justin Termine predicts the top 10 selections in the 2014 NBA Draft. When the NBA Finals ended with Game 5 in San Antonio, and the Spurs won their fifth title of the Tim Duncan-Gregg Popovich regime, &#8230; Continued2014-06-25 08:36:186/25: Sports Out West- The NBA Draft represents the new NBAhttp://www.sportsoutwest.com/2014/06/25/the-nba-draft-represents-the-new-nba/
The 2014 NBA Draft is starting to be a whirlwind of question marks. It is still a very deep draft that is full of talent for any and all roles, but the amount of uncertainty is rising. In many ways, the draft represents the direction the NBA is taking. With the exception of the NBA [&#8230;]2014-06-25 08:35:436/24: Behind the Buck Pass- 2014 NBA Draft: Mock Draft 4.0 - Part Ihttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/06/24/2014-nba-draft-mock-draft-4-0-part/
Mock Draft 3.0 FanSided Editors Mock Draft In just two days, all of the speculation surrounding the NBA Draft &#8211; of which there has been no shortage &#8211; will be over. The Wiggins/Parker debate will be settled. Doug McDermott will have a home. Dante Exum will bring mysterious optimi...2014-06-24 15:38:326/24: Orlando Magic Daily- Presto in the Paint 5-on-5: NBA Drafthttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/24/presto-paint-5-5-nba-draft/
With the NBA Draft less than a week away, we take a look at some of the biggest questions surround the Orlando Magic. Who should they take at four and 12? Should they consider Joel Embiid despite his injuries? What&#039;s their biggest need right now? Should they move Arron Afflalo on draft night? .2014-06-24 12:39:146/23: Orlando Magic Daily- Finding Your Next Floor General (At 12)http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/23/finding-floor-general-12/
With Jameer Nelson&#039;s career winding down and the ever-increasing possibility that Dante Exum isn&#039;t available at the fourth pick (Thank Joel Embiid&#039;s foot) and Orlando&#039;s apparentoverstated interest in Marcus Smart at four the Magic may wait until the 12th pick in the draft to addr2014-06-23 14:39:136/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Running The Show: Magic's Point Guard Options With The Fourth Pick http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/22/running-show-magics-point-guard-options-fourth-pick/
While the devaluing of positions have blurred the lines to wing and post players, there have been two positions that have remained. The first is the center position; someone who can not only rebound and alter shots, but also become a leader on the defensive end. Even as the league moves towards smal2014-06-22 13:38:576/22: Orlando Magic Daily- This One is Just Right: Finding the Right PF For Orlandohttp://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/20/one-just-right-finding-right-pf-orlando/
This bed is too big, this bed is too small, this bed is just right. Most of us are familiar with the tale of Goldilocks&#039; plight in finding perfection. As with most stories the central ideaof the story can be extrapolated and used in real life situations which brings us to the consen...2014-06-22 10:38:366/22: Orlando Magic Daily- NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Orlando Magic http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/18/nba-mock-draft-roundup-orlando-magic/
NBA mock drafts are coming out fast and furious. Sites are releasing them for the first timeor refining them almost daily. With two lottery picks, the Orlando Magic are right in the thick of things. Here are what some other sites are projecting for the team currently, along with an expla...2014-06-22 10:38:366/22: Orlando Magic Daily- Shooting Stars: Magic's Options at 12 http://prestointhepaint.com/2014/06/17/shooting-stars-magics-options-12/
Once again, the Dwight Howardtrade churns out yet another valuable piece for Orlando; the gift that keeps on giving. The latest reward is the 12th overall pick in the 2014 draft, giving the Magic a second lottery selection in what many consider a loaded draft. Thanks to awful seasons b...2014-06-22 10:38:366/22: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Mock Draft: The Final Editionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/22/2014-nba-mock-draft-final-edition/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_50360&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;590&#34;] Welcome to the final edition of the HoopsHabit 2014 NBA Mock Draft series. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports[/caption] The 2014 NBA Draft is just days away and right when you thought we h...2014-06-22 09:37:536/22: Factory of Sadness- NBA Draft: What I Expect to Happenhttp://factoryofsadness.co/2014/06/22/nba-draft/
[caption id=&#34;attachment_6401&#34; align=&#34;aligncenter&#34; width=&#34;441&#34;] Mar 21, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles past Eastern Kentucky Colonels guard Isaac McGlone (5) and Orlando Williams (15) in the first half during the 2nd round of...2014-06-22 09:37:186/21: Skyway Shout Out- Chicago Bulls Pursuing Trade for Arron Afflalohttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/06/21/chicago-bulls-pursuing-trade-arron-afflalo/
The Orlando Magic&#8217;s Arron Afflalo is being pursued by the Chicago Bulls according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo&#33; Sports. Woj is also reporting that the Magic front office is much more interested in trading Afflalo than signing him to a new long-term deal. With the 2014 NBA draft less th..2014-06-21 23:36:526/21: HoopsRumors- Florida Notes: LeBron, Rockets, Magic, Drafthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/florida-lebron-rockets.html
Rumor has it thatÂ the Rockets might make a run atÂ LeBron James this offseason, but Ira Winderman of the Sun SentinelÂ suggestsÂ that Dwight Howard&#8216;s relaxed demeanor and re**** as a locker room jokester might end up deterringÂ theÂ Heat superstarÂ from signing with Houston. Here&#8217;s 2014-06-21 18:35:416/21: Hoops Habit- 10 NBA Players In Dire Need Of A Change Of Sceneryhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/21/10-nba-players-dire-need-change-scenery/
Trouble in paradise. Conflict at home. Everything that glitters ain&#039;t always gold.Things aren&#039;t always howthey seem. Cliches and song lyrics aside, the NBA is an ecosystem with very delicate featured figures. This isn&#039;t to say they aren&#039;t mentally or physically strong, but ins...2014-06-21 10:37:596/21: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Noah Vonleh A Target At 4?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/21/orlando-magic-noah-vonleh-target-4/
The 2014 NBA Draft is just days away, which means we are running out of time to speculate and make claims as to where each player will land. Even with the time winding down until the draft date, there can still be some major shakeups in the draft, especially with the news that broke Thursday: Joel .2014-06-21 10:37:596/20: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Draft: How Far Will Joel Embiid Fall?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/20/2014-nba-draft-far-will-joel-embiid-fall/
You thought the 2014 NBA Draft was going to be an unpredictable and crazy affair before? We&#039;re just getting started. With yesterday&#039;s news that Joel Embiid will require surgery for a stress fracture in his foot, the 2014 NBA Draft board has turned into the world&#039;s most difficult 60-pi2014-06-20 12:37:036/20: Purple and Blues- NBA Draft: UPDATED Mock Drafthttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/06/20/nba-draft-updated-mock-draft-2/
We are now less than a week away from the 2014 NBA Draft, and yesterday, there was some really big news that broke that can dramatically effect the way things play out next week. News broke early Thursday morning, that former Kansas big man, Joel Embiid, had a stress fracture in his foot, and wou...2014-06-20 11:37:316/19: Factory of Sadness- Chad Ford's Updated 2014 NBA Mock Draft 8.1http://factoryofsadness.co/2014/06/19/chad-fords-updated-2014-nba-mock-draft-8-1/
With all the news today about Joel Embiid, which we tried to cover blow by blow, Chad Ford of ESPN has updated his 2014 NBA Mock Draft to reflect that information. He came out with version 8.1 (Insider, Costs $) as only the first 4 picks have changed. Lets see who he has the Cleveland Cavaliers sele2014-06-19 18:36:516/19: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 3.0http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/hoops-rumors-mock-draft-0.html
Weâre only a week out from the highly anti**** 2014 NBA Draft. Every day prospects are jetting around the country in hopes of catching the eyes of potential suitors. Meanwhile, rumors about teams jockeying for better draft position or eyeing established NBA veterans become more plentiful by the2014-06-19 18:35:406/18: Beale Street Bears- Official Fansided NBA Mock Draft 2014: Beale Street Bears Editionhttp://bealestreetbears.com/2014/06/18/official-fansided-nba-mock-draft-2014/
Fansided Mock NBA Draft 2014 It&#039;s finally here, the Fansided official mock draft. With the real draft quickly approaching, it&#039;s time to evaluate and predict what each team will do with their picks. Each team has specific needs, so where will each player end up? This mock draft will help...2014-06-18 15:37:386/18: Sir Charles In Charge- Fansided NBA Mock Draft: Complete First Roundhttp://sircharlesincharge.com/2014/06/18/fansided-nba-mock-draft-complete-first-round/
With the NBA Draft a mere two weeks away, it&#039;s expected to see a myriad of mock drafts to begin to pop up everywhere. And we&#039;re no different. Sir Charles in Charge gave you our original mock draft by George Middleton a couple weeks ago, which can be found here. In addition, the Fansided te2014-06-18 12:37:036/17: Lake Show Life- NBA Draft: FanSided Editors Editionhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/06/17/nba-draft-fansided-editors-edition/
It&#039;s easy to write up a mock draft. We&#039;ve done it many times on Lake Show Life and across FanSided&#039;s many sites. A simple search on Google for mock drafts will return thousands upon thousands of hits. The idea isn&#039;t a foreign one. However, at Fansided, we do have a unique abil...2014-06-17 19:37:456/17: Purple and Blues- NBA Draft: Could Noah Vonleh Land In The Top Three?http://purpleandblues.com/2014/06/17/nba-draft-noah-vonleh-land-top-three/
After wrapping up his workout with the Utah Jazz on Monday, former Indiana big man Noah Vonleh will head to Philadelphia to work out for the 76ers, prior to the 2014 NBA Draft next Thursday. Vonleh is scheduled to workout for Philadelphia on Thursdaymorning. Former Indiana forward Noa...2014-06-17 19:37:396/17: Purple and Blues- NBA Draft: FanSided Editor's Mock Drafthttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/06/17/nba-draft-fansided-editor-mock-draft/
We are just about two weeks away from the 2014 NBA Draft. The Utah Jazz are positioned fifth as of right now in the first round. They also own the number 23 pick in the first round, thanks to a trade with the Golden State Warriors last off season. At FanSided, there are many NBA team sites that p...2014-06-17 09:37:296/16: numberFire- The 2014 NBA Draft: Profiling the Top Shooting Guardshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2414/the-2014-nba-draft-profiling-the-top-shooting-guards
A deep class with exceptional versatility, the 2014 shooting guard draft class possesses a number of different styles to choose from.See More
Chris Paul
Goran Dragic
Kevin Durant
Wesley Matthews
Eric Bledsoe
Klay Thompson
Kyle Korver
Jeff Teague
Russell Westbrook
Gerald Green
Br2014-06-16 14:36:226/15: Skyway Shout Out- Orlando Magic Continue to be Intrigued by Marcus Smarthttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/06/15/orlando-magic-continue-intrigued-marcus-smart/
The Orlando Magic continues to be intrigued by Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart. The Magic will have the fourth and twelfth overall picks in the draft and Orlando are very interested in drafting Smartat number four. The team have already brought him in for two visits, remaining the only...2014-06-15 17:36:426/14: Skyway Shout Out- The Orlando Magic Must Keep Jameer Nelsonhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/06/14/orlando-magic-must-keep-jameer-nelson/
As the NBA offseasondraws nearer, the Orlando Magic have a big decision to make regarding Jameer Nelson. The question at hand is simple: Do they keep him or cut him? The answer in my mind is also simple &#8212; they should keep him. Nelson&#8217;s $8 million contract for 2014-15 is non-guar...2014-06-14 21:36:496/13: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Mock Draft: Evaluating The Top 30http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/13/2014-nba-mock-draft-evaluating-top-30/
With the 2014 NBA Draft almost upon us, now seems as good a time as ever to break down and fully evaluate the incoming talent. More than any other draft in the last few years, the 2014 class have been lumbered with expectations from the get-go. Throughout the two-year cycle of evaluation that dra...2014-06-13 10:37:106/10: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Mock Draft: Kevin Love Trade Scenario Edition http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/10/2014-nba-mock-draft-kevin-love-trade-scenario-edition/
Two weeks away from the 2014 NBA Draft, all the speculation will soon end. Until that time, though, there will be a number of projected draft possibilities. The biggest question most people have at this point is what order the top three projected prospects--Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid and Jabari ...2014-06-10 09:37:136/10: Skyway Shout Out- Arron Afflalo Reportedly Open to Being Traded to Playoff Teamhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/06/10/arron-afflalo-reportedly-open-traded-playoff-team/
The Arron Afflalo rumour mill is in full effect. According to Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel, Afflalo &#34;wouldn&#039;t mind being moved to a playoff team.&#34; It&#8217;s hardly surprising. The 29-year-old has performed at an all-star level the last two seasons in Orlando since b...2014-06-10 09:36:436/9: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 6-9-14: The Ringo Starr Of &#x2018;The Heatles&#x2019;http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/09/daily-nba-fix-6-9-14-ringo-starr-heatles/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Monday, June 9, the morning after the Miami Heat did what they do&#8212;win after losing a playoff game. Chris Bosh is often the forgotten one in Miami. When the Heat assembled the star trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Bosh back in July 2010, they dubbed them...2014-06-09 12:37:096/8: XN Sports- NBA Rumors: Arron Afflalo Eyeing A Trade To A Contenderhttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/06/08/nba-rumors-arron-afflalo-eyeing-trade-contender/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-rumors-arron-afflalo-eyeing-trade-contender
Two seasons with the Orlando Magic has been more than enough for Arron Afflalo as he already he has his sites set on a new team.
The post NBA Rumors: Arron Afflalo Eyeing A Trade To A Contender appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-06-08 13:35:486/7: HoopsRumors- Arron Afflalo Open To Being Tradedhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/arron-afflalo-traded.html
Arron Afflalo wouldn&#8217;t mind being traded to a playoff contender, writesÂ Brian Schmitz of The Orlando Sentinel. Afflalo is a rare veteran talent on the Magic&#8217;s young roster, and Schmitz notes that at 29, his prime years might be going to waste on a developing Orlando team that figures to2014-06-07 11:35:486/5: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What About Marcus Smart?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/05/orlando-magic-marcus-smart/
Earlier this week, a piece I wrote on why the Orlando Magic should avoid international prospect Dante Exum (which can be viewed here) received a lot of criticism. For the record, there were some who agreed with my decision and I won&#039;t rehash the same argument here. However, a couple of peopl...2014-06-05 12:37:206/4: Skyway Shout Out- Don&#x2019;t Expect the Orlando Magic to Spend Big in the Offseasonhttp://skywayshoutout.com/2014/06/04/dont-expect-orlando-magic-spend-big/
Although the Orlando Magic could have a good chunk of salary cap space heading into the NBA offseason, don&#8217;t expect them to spend big. According to Magic beat reporter Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, he doesn&#8217;t envision Orlando spending much this summer on big-name players. W...2014-06-04 18:36:356/4: Hoops Habit- 3 Darkhorse Trade Destinations For Kyrie Irvinghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/04/3-darkhorse-trade-destinations-kyrie-irving/
The Cleveland Cavaliers are entering a very interesting offseason, and there have been rumors that they could look to trade star point guard Kyrie Irving. Irving has been unhappy with the lack of success that the Cavaliers have had, and while he hasn&#039;t requested a trade, there have been reports2014-06-04 13:37:026/3: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Steer Clear Of Dante Exumhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/06/03/orlando-magic-steer-clear-dante-exum/
The Orlando Magic are a team still in the early stages of a rebuilding process. With their two lottery picks in the NBA Draft, fourth and 12th overall, the team hasa chance to catch some real talent given the supposed depth available to choose from. In a lot of places there have been calls for the t2014-06-03 13:37:176/1: HoopsRumors- Offseason Outlook: Orlando Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/06/offseason-outlook-orlando.html
Guaranteed Contracts Arron Afflalo ($7,500,000) (Glen Davis $6,600,000)* Victor Oladipo ($4,978,200) (Al Harrington $3,804,900)** Nikola Vucevic ($2,751,260) Tobias Harris ($2,380,594) Maurice Harkless ($1,887,840) Andrew Nicholson ($1,545,840) Options None Non-Guaranteed Contracts Jameer Nelson ($82014-06-01 23:35:595/31: Purple and Blues- NBA Draft: UPDATED Mock Drafthttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/05/31/nba-draft-updated-mock-draft/
The Eastern Conference Finals wrapped up last night, with the Miami Heat punching their ticket to a fourth straight NBA Finals. With the NBA Finals starting next Thursday, and the month of June beginning tomorrow, the upcoming NBA Draft is approaching very quickly. We know the draft order, and we...2014-05-31 12:37:245/29: The Basketball Junkie- 2014 NBA Mock Draft - May 29th Updatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/lZO49oUIFjw/2014-nba-mock-draft-may-29th-update.html
The 2013 NBA Draft class was one of the weakest draft classes in recent memory. After all, the No. 1 overall pick was none other than UNLV's Anthony Bennett.What a difference a year makes as this year's draft class has the potential to be one of the best ever.With the NBA Draft less than one month2014-05-29 15:36:175/29: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 5-29-14: Indiana Pacers Live to Die Another Dayhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/29/daily-nba-fix-5-29-14/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for May 29, 2014. The Miami Heat visited the Indiana Pacers in an effort to eliminate them and become the first team since the 1984-87 Boston Celtics to go to four consecutive NBA Finals. Despite having an 11-point lead in the third quarter and an opportunity to tie in t2014-05-29 11:37:275/27: Hoops Habit- Los Angeles Lakers: Kyrie Irving Inching Closer To Lakershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/27/los-angeles-lakers-kyrie-irving-inching-closer-lakers/
The Los Angeles Lakers always have a few tricks up their sleeves. After a disappointing season that left them with a 27-55record, second-worst in the Western Conference, they&#8217;re now ready to retool with a wealth of options. They&#8217;ve yet to figure out their head coaching position and ho...2014-05-27 12:37:585/26: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings: Ranking the Potential Free Agent Destinationshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/26/nba-power-rankings-ranking-potential-free-agent-destinations/
A lot of decisions go into where a free agent may want to sign. They have to consider their family life, the money, the chances of winning and the team&#039;s history. In this edition of NBA Power Rankings, we&#039;re going to rank all 30 of the NBA teams based on those different variables, to find 2014-05-26 13:37:135/24: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Is Dante Exum the Best Option?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/24/orlando-magic-dante-exum-best-option/
It&#039;s official, the ping pong balls have fallen, and the Orlando Magic officially have the fourth overall selection. While it&#039;s obviously not set in stone, it&#039;s hard to see any scenario where Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins, and Joel Embiid aren&#039;t the top three picks. Essentially, t2014-05-24 13:37:185/24: Hardwood Houdini- Kelly Olynyk Nabs 2014 NBA All-Rookie Second Team Honorshttp://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/05/24/kelly-olynyk-nabs-2014-nba-rookie-second-team-honors/
Well, Boston Celtics fans, the 2013-2014 NBA regular season may have been a bust for the Celtics as a whole, but it was an unqualified success for rookie forward Kelly Olynyk, who was named to the 2014 NBA All-Rookie Second Team Thursday. Let&#039;s take to Twitter to see who made up the first an...2014-05-24 01:37:065/23: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 2.0http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/hoops-rumors-mock-draft.html
With the lottery now in our rear view mirror, the only barrier between us and the highly anti**** 2014 NBA Draft is five weeks of rumors, smokescreens and in-depth prospect breakdowns. All of thisÂ has already begun, in fact.Â Tuesday nightâs lottery set off a string of inconsistency, with each2014-05-23 17:35:455/22: Ink on Indy- Two Former Indiana Hoosiers Make NBA All-Rookie Team http://inkonindy.com/2014/05/22/two-former-indiana-hoosiers-make-nba-rookie-team/
The Indiana Hoosiers should be proud of their recent accomplishments, at least those off the Assembly Hall court. Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller were both named to the NBA All-Rookie Team on Thursday. Oladipo was named to the first team, while Zeller made the second team. Oladipo received 124 fir...2014-05-22 23:36:355/22: Dairyland Express- Giannis Antetokounmpo Named To NBA All-Rookie 2nd Teamhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/05/22/giannis-antetokounmpo-named-nba-rookie-2nd-team/
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, according to an announcement by the NBA on Thursday. Antetokounmpo, the youngest player in the NBA this season, was selected 15th overall in last June&#8217;s draft by the Bucks and the Greek rookie flashed ...2014-05-22 19:37:375/22: City of Champions- Steven Adams named to NBA All-Rookie Second Teamhttp://cityofchampionssports.com/2014/05/22/steven-adams-named-nba-rookie-second-team/
It&#039;s been quite the year for former Pitt Panthers center Steven Adams, who left school after his freshman season only to find himself a lottery pick as he was selected No. 13 overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2013 NBA Draft. The decision to leave school early not only paid off ...2014-05-22 19:37:015/22: Behind the Buck Pass- Giannis Antetokounmpo Named Second-Team All-Rookiehttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/05/22/giannis-antetokounmpo-named-second-team-rookie/
Giannis Antetokounmpo was recognized by the NBA on Thursday as a second-team all-rookie performer. The 15th overall selection in the 2013 draft, Antetokounmpo impressed in his first professional season, bringing life to an otherwise reeling Milwaukee Bucks team. His numbers weren&#8217;t eye-popp...2014-05-22 16:37:195/22: HoopsRumors- Michael Carter-Williams Leads All-Rookie Teamhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/michael-carter-williams-rookie.html
Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams headlines the NBA&#8217;s All-Rookie First Team, which also features Victor Oladipo, Trey Burke, Mason Plumlee and Tim Hardaway Jr. The Second Team is composed of Kelly Olynyk, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gorgui Dieng, Cody Zeller and Steven Adams. Carter-Willia2014-05-22 14:35:545/22: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What Now After Fruitful NBA Lottery?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/22/orlando-magic-now-fruitful-nba-lottery/
It didn&#039;t go quite as well as it could have, but in the end the Orlando Magic have to be happy with how the 2014 NBA Lottery went. When the balls had finished bouncing the team had come out with the fourth overall pick, and in a draft class as deep as the incoming one, there is a feeling that t2014-05-22 13:37:255/21: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Mock Draft: Who Goes First To The Cleveland Cavaliers?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/21/2014-nba-mock-draft-goes-first-cleveland-cavaliers/
The lottery is set. Odds mean nothing and the Cleveland Cavaliers once again, inexplicably have the first overall pick. Just more thana 1 percent chance turned into a third top overall selection in the last four years. So now we move forward, finally knowing what the actual draft order will be. T...2014-05-21 19:37:175/20: Lake Show Life- NBA Mock Draft: Post Lottery Edition 1.0http://lakeshowlife.com/2014/05/20/nba-mock-draft-post-lottery-edition/
With the draft lottery dropping the huge surprise of the Cavaliers leaping to the #1 pick, all bets are off now. Here&#039;s a quick look at a mock draft now that the lottery is set. 1. Cleveland Cavaliers select Joel Embiid, C, Kansas They win the lottery and win big, literally. Emb...2014-05-20 21:37:175/19: Right Down Euclid- 2014 NBA Draft Profile: Andrew Wigginshttp://rightdowneuclid.com/2014/05/19/2014-nba-draft-profile-andrew-wiggins/
The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely have the ninth pick in this upcoming draft. In the next few weeks here at Right Down Euclid, we will be profiling players the Cavaliers might draft in the first round on June 26th. Today, we profile Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins. Click here for more draft profiles2014-05-19 08:37:175/19: Behind the Buck Pass- NBA Pre-Lottery Mock Drafthttp://behindthebuckpass.com/2014/05/18/nba-pre-lottery-mock-draft/
The NBA Draft is still over a month away, but speculation is heating up as the offseason has now arrived for 26 of the league&#039;s 30 teams. Last week&#039;s draft combine in Chicago shed light on a number of key prospects,and evaluations will continue as teams begin to hold individual workouts an2014-05-19 03:37:365/17: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: The Case for Pau Gasolhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/17/orlando-magic-case-pau-gasol/
There&#039;s no doubting that Orlando could use some improvements on their 23-59 roster. While there&#039;s several key areas that could use some overhauls, power forward might be the most glaring need. Looking at their power forwards in 2013-14, they invested a lot of minutes into St. Bonaventur...2014-05-17 13:37:385/10: The Sixer Sense- 76ers Brightest Moments: Michael Carter-Williams Triple-Double No. 1http://thesixersense.com/2014/05/10/76ers-brightest-moments-michael-carter-williams-triple-double-1/
Well, we got through the season of tanking. It&#039;s all over and now everyone&#039;s mindset is slated on the draft. Even though this was possibly the worst season in franchise history, we still have to reminisce. Michael Carter-Williams was the Rookie of the Year and it&#039;s only right to star.2014-05-10 10:37:095/9: HoopsRumors- Hoops Rumors Mock Draft 1.0http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/hoops-rumors-draft.html
Weâre only a month and a half from the much-anti**** 2014 NBA draft, to be held on June 26th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Weâre also less than two weeks from the May 20th draft lottery, which will determine the fate of a handful of teams that sure seemed to be jockeying for position [&2014-05-09 11:35:465/8: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Nikola Vucevic's Season Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/08/orlando-magic-nikola-vucevics-season-review/
In an NBA world where having an elite point guard more than likely equals some form of success, the dominant big man is less in demand than ever before. Of course there are some such as DeAndre Jordan and Dwight Howard who still have enough talent to make you remember this was originally very much a2014-05-08 13:37:445/8: Believe The Hype- Michael Carter-Williams deserving Rookie of the Yearhttp://believethehypenba.com/2014/05/06/michael-carter-williams-deserving-rookie-of-the-year/
Philly point guard Michael Carter-Williams was as expected,Â named Rookie of the Year after a season averaging 16.7 points, 6.3 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 34.5 minutes per game. MCW received 569 total votes and 104 out of a &#8230; Continue reading &#8594;2014-05-08 09:38:025/6: The Sixer Sense- VIDEO: Michael Carter-Williams Top 10 Playshttp://thesixersense.com/2014/05/06/video-michael-carter-williams-top-10-plays/
A season that was filled with a lot more losing than winning did come out on a positive note, as Michael Carter-Williams was honored as the NBA&#039;s Rookie of the Year. Carter-Williams ousted the competition all season among rookies, never leaving much doubt that he would take home the award. Vic.2014-05-06 13:37:205/6: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Jameer Nelson's Season Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/06/orlando-magic-jameer-nelsons-season-review/
Orlando loves Jameer Nelson, and Nelson loves the Magic back. Their decade-long partnership has been a happy one, with an NBA Finals appearance for the team and an All-Star appearance for Nelson among the highlights during their time together. Those glory days are gone, but still the point guard rem2014-05-06 13:37:185/6: Purple and Blues- NBA Mock Draft: Celtics get the first pickhttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/05/06/nba-mock-draft-celtics-get-first-pick/
Last week, we did an NBA mock draft where we simulated one of the possible scenarios that could happen come June when the NBA Draft happens. In that scenario, the Orlando Magic landed the top pick. If you missed that mock draft, or want to look at it again, you can find it here. In today&#039;s N...2014-05-06 11:37:305/6: Purple and Blues- Morning Jazz 05-06-14http://purpleandblues.com/2014/05/06/morning-jazz-05-06-14/
If you kept up with us here at Purple and Blues yesterday, there was quite a bit of new Utah Jazz articles that we put out. Today, we have more stuff to share with you, including a new mock draft&#33; If you missed any of the stuff we put out yesterday, or any of the other great Jazz reads from arou2014-05-06 08:37:275/5: Dairyland Express- Carter-Williams NBA Rookie Of The Year; Giannis Antetokounmpo Ties For 7thhttp://dairylandexpress.com/2014/05/05/carter-williams-nba-rookie-year-giannis-antetokounmpo-ties-7th/
In a draft class that has been criticized for being one of the weakest in recent memories, it probably makes sense there was no consensus choice for Rookie of the Year. Michael Carter-Williams of the Philadelphia 76ers won the honor in voting announced Monday, receiving 104 of 124 first-place vot...2014-05-05 20:38:505/5: Right Down Euclid- The unexpected seasons of two Cleveland Cavaliers' rookieshttp://rightdowneuclid.com/2014/05/05/unexpected-seasons-two-cleveland-cavaliers-rookies/
When the Cleveland Cavaliers signed undrafted rookie MatthewDellavedova, Cavs fans were exactly running out to the store to get a Dellavedova jersey. His signing was not exactly water-cooler discussion the following morning, except perhaps in his native Australia. His contract was for two years wort2014-05-05 15:37:495/5: Behind the Buck Pass- Giannis Antetokounmpo Finishes Seventh In Rookie Of The Year Votinghttp://behindthebuckpass.com/?p=7077
Giannis Antetokounmpo exceeded expectations in his rookie season. The Bucks are finally on the board. After being shut out of the voting for each of the NBA&#8217;s awards thus far, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a third-place vote for the Rookie of the Year award, which was announced Monday. Ph...2014-05-05 13:37:235/5: Purple and Blues- Trey Burke finishes third in Rookie of the Year votinghttp://purpleandblues.com/2014/05/05/trey-burke-finishes-third-rookie-year-voting/
Heading into the 2013-14&#039; regular season, Utah Jazz rookie point guard Trey Burke, was a favorite to win Rookie of the Year honors. After an up and down season, and the votes counted, Burke finished third behind runner up Victor Oladipo of the Orlando Magic, and the winner of the Rookie of the 2014-05-05 10:37:295/3: Section 215- BREAKING (But not really): 76ers PG Michael Carter-Williams Wins NBA Rookie of the Yearhttp://section215.com/2014/05/03/breaking-really-76ers-pg-michael-carter-williams-wins-nba-rookie-year/
With only his team&#039;s futility and a small cluster of Victor Oladipo proponents working against him, Michael Carter-Williams officially capture the NBA&#039;s Rookie of the Year award for the 2013-2014 season. Carter-Williams joins Allen Iverson as the only member of the 76ers organization to re2014-05-03 20:36:465/3: HoopsRumors- Carter-Williams To Win Rookie Of The Yearhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/michael-carter-williams.html
Michael Carter-Williams has been voted Rookie of the Year, a source tellsÂ Eliot Shorr-ParksÂ of NJ.com. In what would otherwise be a season to forget for the Sixers, Carter-Williams gave Philadelphia fans hope for the future by putting up impressive averages of 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.3 as2014-05-03 16:35:455/3: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Nikola Vucevic 2013-14 Season Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/03/orlando-magic-nikola-vucevic-2013-14-season-review/
The Orlando Magic are in the midst of a rebuilding period, but that doesn&#039;t mean they don&#039;t have talented players competing at a high level. Nikola Vucevic is one of those players, and he&#039;s quietly becoming one of the best centers in the NBA. 2013-14 Season Stats: 14.2 points, 11.0...2014-05-03 13:37:115/2: The Sixer Sense- Could the 76ers Have Two Potential Rookie Of The Year Candidates (Winners) Next Season? http://thesixersense.com/2014/05/02/sixers-two-potential-rookie-year-candidates-winners-next-season/
Next season, the Sixers will finally get to see their flat-top hero that is Nerlens Noel return to the hardwood. After trading away Jrue Holiday for him in the 2013 NBA Draft, he will (hopefully) take the court this upcoming November. Nerlens was touted as the best prospect in last years draft but .2014-05-02 12:37:305/2: HoopsRumors- Magic Pick Up Options On Hennigan, Vaughnhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/05/options-hennigan-vaughn.html
10:00am: The team has officially announced the moves on its website. &#8220;Rob and Jacque have worked extremely hard in establishing a culture which embodies teamwork, hard work, hunger for success and humility,&#8221;Â Martins said in the team&#8217;s statement. &#8220;With their strategic directi2014-05-02 11:35:485/1: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Maurice Harkless' Season Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/05/01/orlando-magic-maurice-harkless-season-review/
As a 20-year-old on a rebuilding team, it is hard to really gauge just how good forward Maurice Harkless can be. As a member of the extremely youthful Orlando Magic team that won 23 games this year, he played his part both in all of the positive things the that happened, as well as the negative. Sti2014-05-01 11:37:364/29: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Tobias Harris' Season Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/29/orlando-magic-tobias-harris-season-review/
No matter how well you play on an individual level in the NBA, when your team only wins 23 games something isn&#039;t quite right. As it would happen for both the Orlando Magic and Tobias Harris, one of their better players, this was totally expected. That doesn&#039;t make losing all right, but on 2014-04-29 13:37:284/26: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Trading Arron Afflalo To Charlotte For the Besthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/26/orlando-magic-trading-arron-afflalo-charlotte-best/
The Orlando Magic wrapped up the 2013-14 NBA season with a 23-59 record, and finished dead last in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. Safe to say the Orlando Magic are a rebuilding team, but they&#039;re one with a talented roster as it is. With young, talented players such as Victor 2014-04-26 11:37:194/25: Factory of Sadness- One Player the Cavs Could Trade For: Orlando Magichttp://factoryofsadness.co/2014/04/25/one-player-cavs-trade-orlando-magic/
The Cleveland Cavaliers off-season won&#039;t start for a little while but that doesn&#039;t stop us from looking forward to what could happen. We will look at every team in the NBA, starting from the worst record to the best, and one player from each team that the Cavs could trade...2014-04-25 17:37:104/24: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo's Season Reviewhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/24/orlando-magic-victor-oladipos-season-review/
When you&#039;re the second pick in the NBA Draft, certain expectations await you. Some want to see you helping your team almost immediately, while others expect you to automatically take up a starting role. Of course going from playing in college to the NBA isn&#039;t as seamless as that, otherwise2014-04-24 12:37:374/23: HoopsRumors- Draft Notes: Exum, Wiggins, College Returneeshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/mickey-poythress-johnson.html
There has been plenty of talk about the top of June&#8217;s draft and that it sure to continue. For instance, the Magic, Jazz, Bucks, in addition to Lakers, are high on Dante Exum, Chad Ford of ESPN.com writes in his latest chat with readers. Ford hasÂ linkedÂ the Magic to Exum in the past, and he s2014-04-23 22:36:104/22: Hoops Habit- 2014 NBA Mock Draft: First Round Playoff Editionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/22/2014-nba-mock-draft-first-round-playoff-edition/
With around two months remaining until the 2014 NBA Draft, that means mock draft season is heating up, as analysts break down every pick just to see where each player is going to land. Every fan wants to know who their team is selecting, but until Thursday, June 26, everything is just speculation...2014-04-22 10:37:374/21: Daily Knicks- 2013-14 NBA Awards: Handing out hardware to the NBA's best of regular seasonhttp://bucketsoverbroadway.com/2014/04/21/2013-14-nba-awards-handing-hardware-nbas-best-regular-season/
With the NBA playoffs under way, it&#039;s time to look back at the regular season and hand out some hardware. With that being said, here&#039;s my 2013-14 NBA Awards Predictions. Defensive Player of the Year- Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls With Roy Hibbert&#039;s slide the past couple of m...2014-04-21 16:37:224/20: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Rankings 4/20/14: HoopsHabit Names Its Top Rookiehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/20/nba-rookie-rankings-42014-hoopshabit-names-top-rookie/
We&#039;ve reached the end of the regular season in the NBA so it is time for us to end all of the speculation and name a winner for this year&#039;s Rookie Rankings. Almost every week we&#039;ve brought you a set of fresh rankings for the NBA rookies, rating them five through one with very littl...2014-04-20 09:37:264/19: HoopsRumors- Eastern Notes: Magic, Raptors, Georgehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/eastern-raptors-george.html
Michael Marot of The Associated PressÂ looks at Paul George&#8216;s hopes to become a superstar in a small market. George has said that he wants to crack the top-five in NBA jersey sales, and his success in the playoffs could propel him to some major endorsement deals. Here&#8217;sÂ more from the Ea2014-04-19 19:36:184/19: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Tough Preseason A Musthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/19/orlando-magic-tough-preseason-must/
The Orlando Magic&#039;s NBA season is in the books, with the team posting a 23-59 record. In what was largely a season to forget, some things stuck out more than others. This wasn&#039;t all negative either, as we quickly discovered that rookie Victor Oladipo was a smart pick in last year&#039;s dr2014-04-19 14:37:354/19: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 2013-14 Team Awardshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/19/orlando-magic-2013-14-team-awards/
With the playoffs approaching, it appears that the Orlando Magic&#039;s season is over. With a 23-59 record, the Magic may not have had the perfect season, but it&#039;s beginning to set them up for a bright future, with a high draft pick in a loaded draft. Below .500 or above .500, players need ...2014-04-19 13:37:404/16: Sports Injury Alert- Magic's Jameer Nelson will not play versus Pacershttp://www.sportsinjuryalert.com/2014/04/magics-jameer-nelson-will-not-play.html
The Orlando Magic enter the final game of the 2013-2014 season tonight against the Indiana Pacers following a 108-95 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Magic will play tonight without guard Jameer Nelson, who is out with groin injury. Victor Oladipo wll start and expect Doron Lamb2014-04-16 18:36:424/16: numberFire- A Look at This Year's Top NBA Rookieshttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/2020/a-look-at-this-year-s-top-nba-rookies
Who has been the best rookie this season?See More
Victor Oladipo
Cody Zeller
Trey Burke
Michael Carter-Williams
Steven Adams
Mason Plumlee
2014-04-16 10:35:564/14: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Final Rankingshttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=43242
Please note: Only three days remain in the 2013-14 regular season, so this will be the last edition of HoopsHabit&#8217;s NBA Awards Watch. We&#039;ve coveredthe potential winners for each individual award all season long. With the playoffs beginning on Saturday, Apr. 19, the NBA will announce the w2014-04-14 08:37:264/13: Hoops Habit- 2013-14 HoopsHabit NBA All-Rookie Team http://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/13/2013-14-hoopshabit-nba-rookie-team/
With the regular season set to end on Wednesday, the NBA discussions will be centered around the end of the year awards. Most of it will be determining who wins the Most Valuable Player award between Kevin Durant and LeBron James, while others will be making their pitches for why a certain coach sho2014-04-13 10:37:114/12: Foul Line Extended- NBA Rookie-of-the-Year is &#8216;No Contest&#8217;http://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/04/12/the-nba-rookie-of-the-year-is-no-contest/
The 2014 NBA Rookie-of-the-Year is&#8230;not the #1 overall draft pick Anthony Bennett. It is not former Kentucky Wildcat standout and current injured 76&#8242;er Nerlens Noel. It is not early season favorite Michael Carter-Williams. Finally it is also not second overall pick Victor Oladipo. The 2012014-04-12 10:35:554/11: Wiz of Awes- Wizards vs. Magic: Game Time, Key Match Up, Notes and Predictionhttp://wizofawes.com/2014/04/11/wizards-vs-magic-preview-wall-wizards-oladipo-magic/
The Washington Wizards have slipped to the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference and virtually every single game left in the season could be viewed as a &#039;must win&#039;, including their match up against the struggling Orlando Magic tonight. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM from the Amway Cente2014-04-11 12:38:114/10: Lake Show Life- The Lakers Team Situationhttp://lakeshowlife.com/2014/04/10/lakers-team-situation/
With the season winding down, it&#039;s the fans looking forward to future seasons. The best way to look at this is to see what opportunities for the Lakers up ahead. So, what&#039;s coming up? The Lakers have a lottery pick for the 2014 draft. Total team cap should be just over $35,000,000...2014-04-10 13:37:394/8: Hoops Habit- NBA Best Of The Week: The Team Of The Week Is Definitely A New Face ... Or Bunch Of Faceshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/08/nba-best-week-team-week-definitely-new-face-bunch-faces/
There is a certain repetitive nature to lists such as these, because the data tends to work out to be remarkably similar from week to week. The best players and the best teams will tend to be the best over smaller chunks of time&#8212;say a week or so&#8212;as well. Not this week. The team of the...2014-04-08 10:37:294/7: Golden Gate Sports- Splash Brothers Lead Golden State Warriors To Easy Victory Over Utah Jazzhttp://goldengatesports.com/2014/04/06/splash-brothers-lead-golden-state-warriors-easy-victory-utah-jazz/
When I say that this was an easy victory for the Warriors, that can be considered an understatement. Tonight, they had no problems taking care of the Utah Jazz, who simply lost their flow after coming off an exhilarating win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately for them, they were no match f2014-04-07 00:37:154/6: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-6-14: Bobcats Will Be Around Just A Bit Longerhttp://hoopshabit.com/?p=42639
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Sunday, April 6, the morning after the Charlotte Bobcats clinched just their second playoff berth in franchise history. The Bobcats&#8217; 96-94 overtime win at Cleveland pushed Charlotte above .500 for just the second time this season and clinched a playoff berth, .2014-04-06 12:37:224/6: Hoops Habit- Boston Celtics: Kelly Olynyk Deserves An All-Rookie First Team Spothttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/06/boston-celtics-kelly-olynyk-deserves-rookie-first-team-spot/
Kelly Olynyk was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, and was immediately traded to the Boston Celtics for Lucas Nogueira and two future second-round draft selections. After an impressive Summer League, where the 7-footer from Canada averaged 19.0 points2014-04-06 11:37:014/6: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Rankings 4/6/14: Stats Can Be Deceivinghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/06/nba-rookie-rankings-4614-stats-can-deceiving/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, HoopsHabit will be presenting NBA rookie rankings, letting you see who has the best shot at winning the Rookie of the Year Award at season&#8217;s end. In this day and age people get too caught up in stats. While stats can help make an interesting argu...2014-04-06 11:37:014/5: HoopsRumors- And-Ones: Oladipo, Rice, Daniels, Olliehttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/oladipo-daniels-ollie.html
UConn is headed to the NCAA championship game under second-year head coach Kevin Ollie. Eric Pincus of The Los Angeles Times thinks that the Lakers should try and pry Ollie away from Connecticut to become their next head coach. Pincus believes Ollie would be a good fit, with the added bonus of being2014-04-05 23:35:544/5: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: 3 Under-The-Radar Free Agents Magic Should Targethttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/05/orlando-magic-3-radar-free-agents-magic-target/
The Orlando Magic are just about to wrap up their worst season since the 2003-04 season and it&#039;s safe to say that this team could use some re-tooling in the offseason to become a contending franchise again. With the 2014-15 NBA salary cap set to be around $62.1 million, the Magic will have a...2014-04-05 15:36:594/5: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for April 5thhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/NRwhU_zjUx4/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-04-05 13:36:044/5: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-5-14: Bittersweet Night For Minnesota Timberwolveshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/05/daily-nba-fix-4-5-14-bittersweet-night-minnesota-timberwolves/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, April 5, the morning after the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up one of their best wins of the season ... just before being eliminated from playoff contention. The Timberwolves needed two overtimes to beat the Heat in Miami Friday night 122-121, winning i...2014-04-05 11:37:134/4: HoopsRumors- Kennedy Notes: Draft, Gasol, Sixershttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/kennedy-gasol-sixers.html
Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders held his weekly chat. He touched on a number of topics, and some of the highlights are listed below: Kennedy believes the biggest sleeper pick in the upcoming NBA Draft is Wichita State&#8217;s Cleanthony Early. He also believes the player most likely to be taken 2014-04-04 21:35:554/4: HoopsRumors- Southeast Rumors: Haslem, Brand, Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/southeast-rumors-haslem.html
The Hawks can go a long way toward the playoffs if they win at home tonight against the Cavs, while a loss puts Atlanta in trouble. The Southeast Division could have as many as four teams in the playoffs, with the Heat leading the way, as usual. Here&#8217;s the latest on the Heat and their [&#8230;2014-04-04 17:35:574/3: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Establishing A Benchhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/03/orlando-magic-establishing-bench/
When a team is losing a lot of games and is guaranteed to be a reasonably big player in this summer&#039;s NBA draft, it can be hard to look at the bigger picture. This is understandable of course, we live in a world where short term fixes and results are the most sought after conclusions to most pr2014-04-03 12:37:294/3: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 4-3-14: East Back In Balancehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/03/daily-nba-fix-4-3-14-east-back-balance/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for April 3, 2014. The Eastern Conference is back in balance, with the Indiana Pacers cancelling the panic and coming out with a victory. The rest of the Eastern playoff squads (save for Brooklyn) all posted victories. Oh, and the New York Knickerbockers would officially2014-04-03 12:37:294/3: Hoops Habit- Michael Carter-Williams: Accolades And Great Expectationshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/03/michael-carter-williams-accolades-great-expectations/
This week, Michael Carter-Williams was awarded his third Rookie of the Month award for the Eastern Conference. He has led the Rookie of the Year race since opening day despite ideas that he was less pro-ready than other players, it appears things are going pretty well for the former Orange. Itqu...2014-04-03 11:37:204/2: HoopsRumors- Southeast Rumors: Zeller, Oladipo, Harrishttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/04/southeast-oladipo-harris.html
While the Heat are the only team in the Southeast Division more than three games above .500, the division is full of relative successes in a down year for the Eastern Conference. If the Hawks can hang on to the eighth seed, the division should send four teams to the postseason, and even the last-pla2014-04-02 22:36:154/1: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Arron Afflalo's Case As The NBA's Most Improved Playerhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/04/01/orlando-magic-arron-afflalos-case-nbas-improved-player/
It is the time of the year when the hardware begins to be dished out, and for the Orlando Magic there is little hope they will be on the receiving end of any. Perhaps their best chance of seeing any is through Victor Oladipo, who could yet be named Rookie of the Year. This is far from a sure thing t2014-04-01 11:37:553/31: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Week 22http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/31/nba-awards-watch-week-22/
This is week 22 of the 2013-14 regular season edition of HoopsHabit&#8217;s NBA Awards Watch. Throughout the season, we cover the potential winners for each award. Make sure to check back every Monday for the up-to-date projections. Stats tables were created at Basketball-reference.com ...2014-03-31 09:37:143/30: HoopsRumors- Prospect Profile: Noah Vonlehhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/prospect-profile-vonleh.html
Underclassmen are expected to dominate the lottery of the upcoming 2014 NBA draft. On Monday, Indiana freshman Noah Vonleh officially announced his intention to be one of them. This will make Vonleh the first player under Tom Crean to leave Indiana for the NBA after his freshman season. The last Hoo2014-03-30 11:35:573/29: HoopsRumors- Southeast Notes: LeBron, Bobcats, Oladipohttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/03/southeast-bobcats-oladipo.html
LeBron James&#8216; $19MM salary makes him the ninth highest paid player in the NBA, but the HeatÂ superstar isÂ admittedly a bit jealous of players in other professional sports leagues who aren&#8217;t bound by a salary cap, revealed an Associated Press report (via USA Today). &#8220;The best playe2014-03-29 15:36:003/29: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Bright Spots In A Dark Seasonhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/29/orlando-magic-bright-spots-dark-season/
The Orlando Magic currently have a 20-52 record, are in fifth place in the Southeast Division, and with just 10 games remaining in their season, it&#039;s hard to imagine a scenario where the Magic can turn it around. Orlando is on pace to endure their worst season since 2003-04, the year before ...2014-03-29 11:37:243/27: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings, March 27: Pacers-Heat More Of A Welterweight Fighthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/27/nba-power-rankings-march-27-pacers-heat-welterweight-fight/
The Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat have been the top two teams in the Eastern Conference for most of the season. They will continue to be the top two teams in the Eastern Conference when we head into the playoffs in about three weeks. But for all the heavyweight-title fight hype that surrounde...2014-03-27 10:37:393/25: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Awful NBA Rookies Updatehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/03/2013-Awful-NBA-Rookies.html
Back in January I wrote about how the 2013 rookie draft class could go down in history as one of the worst draft classes of all time. It's been another two months and I don't think we've seen an improvement from the rookies. If anything I've seen them regress.There are four players who stand out in 2014-03-25 08:36:253/23: XN Sports- Fantasy Basketball: Sound The Alarm On These 5 Playershttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/23/fantasy-basketball-sound-alarm-5-players/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fantasy-basketball-sound-alarm-5-players
Andre Iguodala, Eric Gordon, Wilson Chandler, Carlos Boozer and Jameer Nelson are players to keep tabs on.
The post Fantasy Basketball: Sound The Alarm On These 5 Players appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-23 21:36:273/23: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 23http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/23/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-23
Josh Collacchi is stacking the Magic-Lakers game for his daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for March 23.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 23 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-23 12:36:133/23: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball: FanDuel Values for March 23rdhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/G5sUJd8W7WQ/daily-fantasy-basketball-fanduel-values_23.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who doesn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, every player has a salary and your roster cannot exceed the gam2014-03-23 09:36:313/22: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Is There A Positional Logjam?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/22/orlando-magic-positional-logjam/
The Orlando Magic have toiled in mediocrity ever since Dwight Howard forced his way out back in 2012, but with a high pick in this year&#039;s NBA Draft, the Magic&#8217;s rebuild might not take as long. But as you look at Orlando&#8217;s roster, one thing sticks out; they may have a logjam at guard2014-03-22 11:37:263/20: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: And The Winner Is...http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/20/orlando-magic-winner/
Make no mistake, the Orlando Magic will be winning no awards as the season draws to a close. The only award this team has the potential to win is the right to have the first pick in the upcoming loaded draft class of 2014. Then again, when you&#039;ve only won 19 games all season, really think about2014-03-20 15:37:223/19: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 19http://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/19/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-19/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-march-19
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for March 19.
The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; March 19 appeared first on XN Sports.
2014-03-19 16:36:073/17: Hardwood Houdini- Who Should The Boston Celtics Be Eyeing For Its Second Pick Of The 2014 NBA Draft?http://hardwoodhoudini.com/2014/03/17/boston-celtics-eyeing-second-pick-2014-nba-draft/
The Boston Celtics already have their sights set on the 2014 NBA Draft, and what a draft it promises to be for the boys in Titletown.
In additi...2014-03-17 23:37:513/17: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Week 20http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/17/nba-awards-watch-week-20/
This is week 20 of the 2013-14 regular season edition of HoopsHabitâs NBA Awards Watch. Throughout the season, we cover the potential winners fo...2014-03-17 09:36:513/16: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Rankings 3/16/14: Will Rookie Of The Year Please Start Winning?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/16/nba-rookie-rankings-31614-will-rookie-year-please-start-winning/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, HoopsHabit will be presenting NBA rookie rankings, letting you see who has the best shot at winnin...2014-03-16 12:36:583/16: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for the Stretch Runhttp://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-basketball-waiver-wire-pickups-3-15/
2014-03-16 08:36:333/15: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Is Victor Oladipo The Rookie Of The Year?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/15/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-rookie-year/
With few things going right for the Orlando Magic this year, one of the truly bright spots has been 2014-03-15 13:37:013/15: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: The Draft Pick Debatehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/15/orlando-magic-draft-pick-debate/
With the 2014 NBA Draft just three months away, and the NBA season ending for most teams within the next month or two, most teams are b...2014-03-15 13:37:013/15: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 3-15-14: Streaking Is All The Ragehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/15/daily-nba-fix-3-15-14-streaking-rage/
Welcome to the Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, March 15, the morning after three current NBA streaksâtwo good, one ... not so muchâgot longer. On t...2014-03-15 08:36:483/13: Hoops Habit- Philadelphia 76ers: The Potential Of Tony Wrotenhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/13/philadelphia-76ers-potential-tony-wroten/
As the losing streak verges upon historical significance, the Philadelphia 76ers can be forgiven for scrambling towards any possible po...2014-03-13 12:37:443/12: Hoops Habit- Why Trey Burke is the Future of the Utah Jazzhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/12/trey-burke-future-utah-jazz/
As the Utah Jazz continue their quest for the NBA's draft lottery, bright spots have been few and far between. Stumbling to a 22-42 record through...2014-03-12 14:37:203/11: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Staying Motivatedhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/11/orlando-magic-staying-motivated/
In many ways this is the toughest part of the season for the Orlando Magic. With the team out of the playoff picture and rooted to the bottom of the S...2014-03-11 13:37:293/10: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Monday 3/10/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1861/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-monday-3-10-14
Big Al looks to bounce back against the Nuggets interiorSee More
Chris Paul
Al Jefferson
Martell Webster
Arron Afflalo
Wilson Chandler
Kenneth Faried
Paul Pierce
Shaun Livingston
Kyle Korver
LeBron James
Dwyane Wade
Josh McRoberts
Anthony Davis
NBA Daily Fantasy
Victor O2014-03-10 15:35:553/10: XN Sports- Week 19 NBA Injury Report: Rondo Is Far From Full Green Lighthttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/03/10/week-19-nba-injury-report-rondo-far-full-green-light/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=week-19-nba-injury-report-rondo-far-full-green-light
With the playoffs just around the corner, owners should keep in mind that they'll have to do without Rondo's wonders for a handful of games. The post Week 19 NBA Injury Report: Rondo Is Far From Full Green Light appeared first on XN Sports.2014-03-10 15:35:533/10: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo Proving Doubters Wronghttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/10/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-proving-doubters-wrong/
The Orlando Magic selected shooting guard 2014-03-10 11:37:563/9: Hoops Habit- Re-Drafting Top 5 Picks for 2013 NBA Draft: Cleveland Cavaliers Go Different Directionhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/09/re-drafting-top-5-picks-2013-nba-draft-cleveland-cavaliers-go-different-direction/
This space in normally reserved for a fresh NBA Rookie Rankings. However, because of the lack of change in the top five over the past month or so ...2014-03-09 11:37:033/7: Pickin' Splinters- NBA Power Rankings: March 7http://www.pickinsplinters.com/?p=36157&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-march-7
They have won 8 of 9, and whooped Miami's butt at home on national television. Most importantly, for the first time this season, they are healthy...2014-03-07 12:36:513/5: House of Houston- Preview: Houston Rockets At Orlando Magichttp://houseofhouston.com/2014/03/05/preview-houston-rockets-orlando-magic/
Rockets are gaining momentum at the right time. Coming off a thrilling 2014-03-05 17:37:243/5: Hoops Habit- Philadelphia 76ers: Tanking, Free Agency And Sam Hinkie's Dreamshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/05/philadelphia-76ers-tanking-free-agency-sam-hinkies-dreams/
I guess this is as good a time to dream as there is goin...2014-03-05 11:37:263/5: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball DFS Lineup Picks for 3/5 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-dfs-lineup-picks-for-35-draftstreet/
2014-03-05 09:36:563/3: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Week 18http://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/03/nba-awards-watch-week-18/
This is week 18 of the 2013-14 regular season edition of HoopsHabitâs NBA Awards Watch. Throughout the season, we cover the potential winners fo...2014-03-03 09:37:033/2: Hoops Habit- Alive or Dead: Gauging Playoff Pulse For NBA Fringe Teamshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/02/alive-dead-gauging-playoff-pulse-nba-fringe-teams/
Don't look now, but the NBA playoffs are just around the corner. With 20-25 games left in the regular season, there's just enough time to get hot ...2014-03-02 15:36:573/2: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Rankings 3/2/14: Rough Week for Rookie of the Year Candidateshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/03/02/nba-rookie-rankings-3214-rough-week-rookie-year-candidates/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, HoopsHabit will be presenting NBA rookie rankings, letting you see who has the best shot at winnin...2014-03-02 15:36:573/2: The Basketball Junkie- Daily Fantasy Basketball (March 2nd): DraftKings Bargainshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/4IKAatW0lq4/daily-fantasy-basketball-march-2nd_2.html
If you play daily fantasy sports (and who isn't these days?!), you know that one of the keys to success is uncovering undervalued players to allow you to load up on studs elsewhere.In case you've never played daily fantasy basketball, you select your team based on a player's salary and your team's s2014-03-02 10:36:102/27: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo Taking Over The Reinshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/27/orlando-magic-victor-oladipo-taking-reins/
We spoke about this not too long ago and now it looks like what was said then may be coming true now quicker than anti**** 2014-02-27 13:37:252/26: Interstate 76ers- Sixers/Magic Preview: Oladipo & MCW Vie for ROYhttp://interstate76ers.com/2014/02/sixersmagic-preview-oladipo-mcw-vie-for-roy/
(image via Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel) The last five posts on I-76ers have some form of the word &#8220;tanking&#8221; in it, so this preview of the 76ers and Orlando Magic&#8217;s contest tonight won&#8217;t talk too much about the t-word, or how the Sixers and Magic have the second and third2014-02-26 17:36:542/26: XN Sports- Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 26http://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/26/daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-february-26/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=daily-fantasy-basketball-draftstreet-value-plays-lineup-february-26
Josh Collacchi breaks down his top daily fantasy basketball value plays and optimized DraftStreet lineup for February 26.The post Daily Fantasy Basketball: DraftStreet Value Plays and Lineup &#8211; February 26 appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-26 14:36:012/26: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 2-26-14: No Love For Phoenixhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/26/daily-nba-fix-2-26-14/
In last night'sÂ NBA action, the Washington Wizards found an effective way to win without Nene, the Minnesota Timberwolves got a huge win to keep thei...2014-02-26 10:37:392/22: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 2-22-14: MarShon, Bazemore Impress In Laker Debutshttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/22/daily-nba-fix-2-22-14-marshon-bazemore-impress-laker-debuts/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Saturday, Feb. 22, the morning after 2014-02-22 08:37:242/21: XN Sports- NBA Rumors: Clippers, Nets Interested in Glen Davishttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/02/21/nba-rumors-clippers-nets-interested-glen-davis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-rumors-clippers-nets-interested-glen-davis
NBA Rumors: The Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets are interested in Glen Davis, whose contract was bought out by the Magic earlier this week.The post NBA Rumors: Clippers, Nets Interested in Glen Davis appeared first on XN Sports.2014-02-21 12:36:132/20: Where Offense Happens- Can't Stay Pretty Foreverhttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/02/cant-stay-pretty-forever.html
Make or Miss Podcast #5: When to Give Up On Young Guys? [...] 2014-02-20 14:36:542/20: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: What Do They Actually Need?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/20/orlando-magic-actually-need/
With the Orlando Magic firmly headed for the NBA draft lottery, it is time to start planning the future. We will come back to the specifics that each ...2014-02-20 11:37:412/18: HoopsRumors- Fordâ€™s Latest: Magic, Cavs, Bobcatshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/latest-magic-bobcats.html
Victor OladipoÂ may be the onlyÂ MagicÂ player unavailable for a trade, according toÂ Chad Ford of ESPN.com, who adds that the team isÂ looking for multiple first-round picks or young players for Arron Afflalo. FordÂ believes Orlando will indeed find a taker for Afflalo, but that&#8217;s in contrast2014-02-18 13:36:162/18: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: All-Star Roundup And Beyondhttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/18/orlando-magic-star-roundup-beyond/
Although the Orlando Magic had very little in the All-Star Weekend festivities, it was still nice to see two players out there parti**** Although...2014-02-18 11:38:142/17: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Week 16http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/17/nba-awards-watch-week-16/
This is week 16 of the 2013-14 regular season edition of HoopsHabitâs NBA Awards Watch. Throughout the season, we cover the potential winners fo...2014-02-17 10:37:382/17: Hickory-High- Weekly NBA Stats Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/edhb-JKKxVk/
We are back with another group of statistics that found [&#8230;]2014-02-17 09:35:102/16: Chowder and Champions- NBA All-Star Weekend 2014: Saturday Night Recaphttp://chowderandchampions.com/2014/02/16/nba-star-weekend-2014-saturday-night-recap/
The celebrities that attended last night's NBA All-Star Saturday in New Orleans probably had a better time than the viewing audience at home. Watc...2014-02-16 10:37:072/16: Hoops Habit- NBA Rookie Rankings 2/16/14: Who Leads Heading Into The All-Star Game?http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/16/nba-rookie-rankings-21614-leads-heading-star-game/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, Hoo...2014-02-16 09:37:182/16: Hoops Habit- Daily NBA Fix 2-16-14: Whoever Said &#x2018;Always Leave Them Wanting More&#x2019; Didn&#x2019;t See The Dunk Contesthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/16/daily-nba-fix-2-16-14-whoever-said-always-leave-wanting-didnt-see-dunk-contest/
Welcome to your Daily NBA Fix for Sunday, Feb. 16, the morning after the NBA world collectively screamed, âThatâs it?????â after the Slam Dunk C...2014-02-16 07:37:092/13: Pick and Pop Diaries- The Pick and Pop Diaries: NBA Mock Draft IIhttp://www.thepickandpop.com/2014/02/13/the-pick-and-pop-diaries-nba-mock-draft-ii/
We here at the Pick and Pop Dairies have an unnatural obsession with the NBA and basketball in general. For bloggers Andrew Lipson and Evan Javel, part of that obsession has always been the NBA draft. While the draft is still 163 days away (only a 133 days!), this event remains the glimmer of hope [2014-02-13 14:36:332/13: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Future Rests On Arron Afflalohttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/13/orlando-magic-future-rests-arron-afflalo/
With the Orlando Magic in rebuilding mode and the trade deadline approaching, anything can happen with this team. Being what some would call a bottom ...2014-02-13 13:37:302/13: Hoops Habit- NBA: A Preview of All-Star Saturday Nighthttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/13/nba-preview-star-saturday-night/
With the trade deadline one week away, teams and players will begin their four-day break on Friday for what is considered to be one of the biggest eve...2014-02-13 11:37:462/13: LA Sports Hub- NBA All-Star Saturday Night Predictionshttp://lasportshub.com/2014/02/13/nba-star-saturday-night-predictions/
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All-Star Weekend is almost here! Letâs get you prepared for All-Star Saturday Night and give some predictions for the days events.
...2014-02-13 11:37:432/13: Hoops Habit- NBA Power Rankings, Feb. 13 Edition: At The Break, It&#x2019;s The Thunder And The Pacershttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/13/nba-power-rankings-feb-13-edition-break-thunder-pacers/
There are just two games remaining to be played before the All-Star break arrivesâthe Bulls and Nets get together in Brooklyn and Oklahoma City goes...2014-02-13 10:37:212/12: Foul Line Extended- Cleveland Cavaliers: Signs of Life from the #1 Pickhttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/cleveland-cavaliers-signs-of-life-from-the-1-pick/
The number one overall draft pick in 2013 was UNLV&#8217;s Anthony Bennett. Cleveland has been taking heat for choosing a project like Bennett over sure-thing Victor Oladipo or Kentucky big man Nerlens Noel. Critics were proven right early on. Â In Bennett&#8217;s first 32 NBA games he averaged 2 po2014-02-12 17:36:162/12: Hoops Habit- Orlando Magic: Finally Reason To Smile Again!http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/12/orlando-magic-finally-reason-smile/
After what has been for the most part a poor season for the Orlando Magic, over the course of the last week something amazing has happened. The team h...2014-02-12 11:37:542/12: Swarm and Sting- Struggling Bobcats Take on Struggling Magic: Game 40 Previewhttp://robertogato.com/2014/01/17/struggling-bobcats-take-struggling-magic/
When:Â Jan. 17th 7:30 P.M. ET
Where:Â Amway Center, Orlando
Match Up To Watch: 2014-02-12 09:37:482/12: Hoops Habit- NBA Best Of The Week: Week 15&#x2014;New Faces Emergehttp://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/11/nba-best-week-week-15-new-faces-emerge/
As we roll toward the All-Star Break, there were a couple of rookies who cracked the NBA Best of the Week list for the first time as some of the kids ...2014-02-12 09:37:342/12: Hoops Habit- NBA Awards Watch: Week 15http://hoopshabit.com/2014/02/10/nba-awards-watch-week-15/
This is week 15 of the 2013-14 regular season edition of HoopsHabitâs NBA Awards Watch. Throughout the season, we cover the potential winners for ea...2014-02-12 09:37:342/12: Tip of the Tower- Jonas Valaciunas named to Rising Stars game, Terrence Ross left outhttp://tipofthetower.com/2014/01/29/jonas-valaciunas-named-rising-stars-game-terrence-ross-left/
The full roster for the 2014 BBVA Rising Stars game has been announced, and inclu...2014-02-12 09:37:202/12: Ink on Indy- Indiana Pacers Fall to Victor Oladipo and the Orlando Magic 93-92http://inkonindy.com/2014/02/10/indiana-pacers-fall-victor-oladipo-orlando-magic-93-92/
It was a game many had earmarked as an easy victory for the Indiana Pacers, but former Indiana University2014-02-12 09:37:132/12: Foul Line Extended- Oladipo&#8217;s Dramatically Improved Jumperhttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/oladipos-dramatically-improved-jumper/
After struggling recently as a starter Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn began bringing rookie Victor Oladipo in off the bench last week. So far so great. The Magic have won all three games and Oladipo&#8217;s dramatically improved his shooting. Â As their sixth man this month the former Hoosie2014-02-12 06:36:262/10: HoopsRumors- Odds & Ends: Camby, Rookies, Conroyhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/camby-rookies-conroy.html
Going into the 2013 NBA draft, experts had viewed it as one of the weakest in recent memory. There was no franchise savior available, and the lottery was looked on as a guessing game at best. A little more than halfway through the season, the rookie class hasn&#8217;t done anything to dispel this no2014-02-10 18:36:492/10: HoopsRumors- Spearsâ€™ Latest: Carmelo, Bobcats, Wizardshttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/02/carmelo-bobcats-wizards.html
Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports hears there&#8217;s &#8220;no chance&#8221; the Knicks will trade Carmelo Anthony before the deadline. That&#8217;s no surprise, since most reports have suggested that New York&#8217;s top priority will be re-signing Anthony this summer, and the Knicks have batted dow2014-02-10 10:37:211/31: Double Dribble- 2014 NBA Mid-Season Awards & Projectionshttp://doubledribble.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/2014-nba-mid-season-awards-projections/
I would normally wait until the All-Star break to start looking at possible award winners and projecting how the All NBA and All Defense teams will break down, but I&#8217;m going to be on vacation over the All-Star break, and we are past the halfway point in the season.Â Most teams have played at 2014-01-31 16:37:061/31: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Friday 1/31/14https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1724/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-friday-1-31-14
KD and Dirk are among those looking to stay hot tonight.See More
Rudy **** Nowitzki
Al Jefferson
Kevin Durant
Nate Robinson
Kevin Love
Arron Afflalo
Ty Lawson
DeMarcus Cousins
Randy Foye
Monta Ellis
Jordan Crawford
Josh McRoberts
Harrison Barnes
Victor Oladipo
NBA 2014-01-31 15:36:411/29: Nets Take Over- Mason Plumlee Named to 2014 Rising Stars Challengehttp://www.netstakeover.com/2014/01/mason-plumlee-named-to-2014-rising.html
The Brooklyn Nets will have at least one representative at All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.Rookie Mason Plumlee, whom the Nets drafted 22nd overall last summer, was named to the 2014 Rising Stars Challenge, the NBA announced today.Though he's seen a severe cut in his minutes as of late (he hasn't p2014-01-29 23:36:331/29: We Talk Fantasy Sports- Is This The Worst NBA Rookie Class Of All Time? http://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/01/Worst-NBA-Rookies-Ever.html
Every night I go through the NBA box scores, I specifically look for rookies to see if they are making any impact with their new teams. It's very rare, this season,&nbsp;that I see a rookie getting big minutes or providing anything offensively.Only 3 rookies are dropping double digits points a night2014-01-29 07:36:251/28: HoopsRumors- Trade Candidate: Kyle Lowryhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/trade-candidate-lowry.html
Kyle Lowry&#8216;s season has followed a most unusual script. The point guard of a team that seemed to be disintegrating in the immediate wake of the Rudy Gay trade, when nearly every Raptor was on the block, Lowry was on the verge of heading to the Knicks before James Dolan vetoedÂ his acquisition.2014-01-28 16:36:451/24: Where Offense Happens- A Lotta Party Going On Right Nowhttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/01/a-lotta-party-going-on-right-now.html
Rim Protection Data Dump [...] 2014-01-24 04:37:101/21: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Game 40: Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magichttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/2014/01/game-40-brooklyn-nets-vs-orlando-magic/
Orlando Magic (11-30) Arron Afflalo, F Tobias Harris, F Glen Davis, C Victor Oladipo, G Jameer Nelson, G Brooklyn Nets (17-22) Joe Johnson, F Paul Pierce, F Kevin Garnett, C Alan Anderson, G Shaun Livingston, G TIME/TV/RADIO: 7:30 p.m., YES Network, CBS 880 INJURIES: Brook Lopez is the only player o2014-01-21 19:37:251/21: HoopsRumors- Draft Notes: Embiid, Parker, Smarthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/embiid-parker-smart.html
Jabari Parker is universally regarded as the top talents in the 2014 draft class, but the Duke star may not enter his name into the mix at all. Â Executives around the league are reportedly starting to wonder if he might take an extra year with Coach K &#38; Co. while his father says that he [&#82302014-01-21 19:36:581/20: Hickory-High- Weekly Stat Packhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/Beydu_DEJ1A/
We are back with another group of statistics that found [&#8230;]2014-01-20 09:35:111/16: Hickory-High- Victorâ€™s Conquesthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Hickory-high/~3/94GzV_Kr3To/
Orlando Magic point guard Victor Oladipo put himself into rarified air last night by dissecting the Chicago Bulls stout defense. 2014-01-16 14:35:111/14: XN Sports- Giannis Antetokounmpo: Daily Fantasy Basketball Targethttp://www.xnsports.com/2014/01/14/giannis-antetokounmpo-daily-fantasy-basketball-target/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giannis-antetokounmpo-daily-fantasy-basketball-target
A look at Giannis Antetokounmpo and his daily fantasy basketball value on FanDuel The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: Daily Fantasy Basketball Target appeared first on XN Sports.2014-01-14 10:36:311/13: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 1/13 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-113-draftstreet/
2014-01-13 10:37:201/12: The Basketball Junkie- Consensus NBA Power Rankings, Week 12http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBasketballJunkie/~3/o4BH47rOUqA/consensus-nba-power-rankings-week-12.html
Even though the Sixers are 13 games under .500, they are only three games out of the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference standings.Losing their first game of the (calendar) year, the Nets currently occupy the No. 8 spot with a 15-22 record.With a couple of draft picks in the first round this past y2014-01-12 22:38:511/12: Where Offense Happens- You Walking Around With a Fake F***** Clip-Onhttp://www.whereoffensehappens.com/1/post/2014/01/you-walking-around-with-a-fake-f-clip-on.html
Coaching Pet Peeves [...] 2014-01-12 13:37:121/11: HoopsRumors- How They Were Signed: Rookie Exceptionhttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2014/01/signed-rookie-exception.html
Continuing the discussion as to how teams have signed the players on their roster, we now turn our attention to the rookie exception. The rookie exception allows teams to sign players drafted in that yearâs NBA draft regardless of their current cap situation. Unlike previous exceptions we have dis2014-01-11 23:36:291/10: Cowbell Kingdom- Game 34 Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/5Rdv9HYmJw8/
Kings try to make it two in a row2014-01-10 10:36:101/8: Chicken Noodle Hoop- Anthony Bennett, first overall pick, is last in win shares among rookieshttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2014/01/08/anthony-bennett-first-overall-pick-is-last-in-win-shares-among-2013-draftees/
Itâs early. I keep telling myself that whenever I see Anthony Bennett (and even Shabazz Muhammad) struggle in their first season in the NBA. Bennett, in particular, has started off exceptionally slow. Chad Ford was quoted a couple weeks ago on saying heâs looked like the worst number one pick in2014-01-08 17:37:081/8: We Talk Fantasy Sports- NBA Rookie of the Year Racehttp://www.wetalkfantasysports.com/2014/01/NBA-ROY-Watch-MCW-Oladipo-Burke.html
The NBA Rookie of the Year award winners tend to turn into NBA All-Stars.&nbsp; The last 3 winners have been Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving and Blake Griffin.&nbsp; Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, LeBron James, Amar'e Stoudemire and Pau Gasol are also ROY winners since 2000.&nbsp; There have b2014-01-08 13:36:311/8: RotoBaller.com- NBA Fantasy Basketball Sleepers & Picks for 1/8 (DraftStreet)http://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-sleepers-picks-for-18-draftstreet/
2014-01-08 06:37:1512/24: XN Sports- NBA Trade Rumors: Orlando Magic Turning Down Offers For Arron Afflalohttp://www.xnsports.com/2013/12/24/nba-trade-rumors-orlando-magic-reportedly-turning-down-offers-for-arron-afflalo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-trade-rumors-orlando-magic-reportedly-turning-down-offers-for-arron-afflalo
On the surface, it might seem a little odd that the Magic aren't willing to listen to offers for him with the team so utterly bad this season. Dig a little deeper, though, and you'll see that hanging onto him actually makes good sense.The post NBA Trade Rumors: Orlando Magic Turning Down Offers For 2013-12-24 21:36:2912/24: Chicken Noodle Hoop- The draft wheel and why highly-touted prospects wouldnâ€™t work around ithttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/12/24/the-draft-wheel-and-why-highly-touted-prospects-wont-work-around-it/
Yesterday, Grantland obtained a copy of a proposal of a possible solution to tanking. It was submitted by a âteam officialâ, as Zach Lowe wrote, and had gained initial traction to the point that the league might float it to owners in 2014. Lowe went into some great detail about the proposal and 2013-12-24 08:36:5812/23: HoopsRumors- Ford On Randolph, Raptors, Cavs, Suns, Drafthttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/12/randolph-raptors-draft.html
Recent reports have downplayed the Grizzlies&#8216; and Raptors&#8216; interest in moving Zach Randolph and DeMar DeRozan, but in his latest chat, ESPN.com&#8217;s Chad Ford suggests both teams would still be open to moving their respective highest-paid players in the right deal. Here&#8217;s more f2013-12-23 16:36:3812/21: Cowbell Kingdom- Road Reaction Postgame Show: Sacramento Kings at Orlando Magichttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ckingdom/~3/3C9SP14x41w/
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Arron Afflalo has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this year. Already this year he is averaging 21.9 points per contest, more than five more than last season. Assists, steals and rebounds are at an all time high as well, all while sharing some of the point guard duty with rookie [&#82013-12-12 09:36:2612/11: Foul Line Extended- Victor Oladipo&#8217;s Defensive Compshttp://foullineextended.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/victor-oladipos-defensive-comps/
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NBA Trade Rumors: Anson Whaley asks if whether Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson will garner a draft pick should he be traded.The post NBA Trade Rumors: Will Jameer Nelson net a First-Round Draft Pick? appeared first on XN Sports.2013-12-09 19:36:4412/9: Swarm and Sting- Player Profile: Marcus Smarthttp://robertogato.com/2013/12/09/player-profile-marcus-smart/
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Al Jefferson calls his decision to sign with theÂ BobcatsÂ a &#8220;no-brainer,&#8221; but he also tellsÂ HoopsWorld&#8217;s Bill IngramÂ that he thinks the Jazz will benefit from letting go of him andÂ HawksÂ signee Paul Millsap. âMost definitely, I think Derrick Favors and Enes (Kanter)Â are goi2013-12-08 12:36:3712/5: HoopsHabit- Orlando Magic: Where Theyâ€™re At Nowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/g9wUS15L86E/
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For many, Orlando Magic rookie Victor Oladipo has been the standout rookie of the season so far this year. The reasons for this are simple, like many great players before him, his maiden campaign is following a trail we have seen before. This is not to say Oladipo is guaranteed to one day become an 2013-12-03 21:36:1512/3: numberFire- NBA Daily Fantasy Helper: Tuesday 12/3/13https://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1476/nba-daily-fantasy-helper-tuesday-12-3-13
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Dwight Howard is long gone from Orlando, but the hangover from the team&#8217;s run to the Finals in 2009 remains. GM Rob HenniganÂ took an aggressive step toward complete overhaul of the roster a few months after he took the job last summer with the Howard trade, but he&#8217;s otherwise embarked o2013-12-01 12:36:3212/1: HoopsHabit- NBA Rookie Rankings: Does Anyone Want to Win Rookie of the Year?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Szz1gz4vl1U/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, HoopsHabit will be presenting an NBA rookie power ranking, letting you see who has the best shot at winning the Rookie of the Year Award at seasonâs end. Does anybody actually want to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award this season? In last week&#8217;2013-12-01 10:36:1111/29: RotoBaller.com- Fantasy Basketball Guards: Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickupshttp://www.rotoballer.com/nba-fantasy-basketball-guards-week-6-waiver-wire-pickups/
2013-11-29 11:37:2311/29: Sports Injury Alert- Magic guard Jameer Nelson questionable for Fridayhttp://sportsinjuryalert.com/magic-guard-jameer-nelson-questionable-for-friday/
Jameer Nelson injured his foot in the Magic&#8217;s 105-94 win against the 76ers on Wednesday night. He had three points and four assists in 12 minutes before the injury. The team labeled the injury as a sprain, but team officials said that Nelson would be evaluated further. Rotoworld.com reported a2013-11-29 11:37:1511/26: Chicken Noodle Hoop- The rise and fall of Derrick Williams&#8211;through trade rumorshttp://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/11/26/the-rise-and-fall-of-derrick-williams-through-trade-rumors/
May 17, 2011 Despite having the most lottery balls, Minnesota ends up with the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. It all but leads to the Timberwolves either drafting Derrick Williams or trading the pick. May 19, 2011 The Pacers are âmaking seriously playâ for the No. 2 pick with Dan2013-11-26 13:37:1611/26: HoopsHabit- NBA Best of the Week: Week 4â€”Injuries Taking Their Tollhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/EOz-MQqJHg8/
The loud screams coming from NBA locales such as Chicago, Memphis and Oakland were understandable, what with several key players going down to injury on one fateful Friday night. The Chicago Bulls lost point guard Derrick Rose for the remainder of the season to a torn medial meniscus in his right kn2013-11-26 09:36:3311/25: numberFire- November NBA Rookie of the Year Watchhttps://www.numberfire.com/nba/news/1437/november-nba-rookie-of-the-year-watch
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This is week four of the 2013-14 regular season edition of HoopsHabitâs NBA Awards Watch. Throughout the season, we will cover the potential winners for each award. Make sure to check back every Monday for the up-to-date projections. Most Valuable Player 1. LeBron James 2. Kevin Durant 3. Paul Geo2013-11-25 03:36:1511/24: HoopsHabit- NBA Rookie Rankings: Michael Carter-Williams, Victor Oladipo Battle For Top Spothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Wv25LdeJSXo/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, HoopsHabit will be presenting an NBA rookie power ranking, letting you see who has the best shot at winning the Rookie of the Year Award at seasonâs end. This season has not been the greatest for the 2013 rookie class. Besides Michael Carter-Williams an2013-11-24 05:36:0711/24: HoopsHabit- San Antonio Spurs: Current Win Streak Makes For Best Start In Team Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/8HPm-w76uAA/
All is well in San Antonio Spurs extended their win streak to ten games this week, resulting in a franchise-best 12-1 start to the regular season. They&#8217;re currently No. 1 in the point differential at +11.5 and are on pace for a 15thÂ consecutive 50-plus win season (with the 1998-99 lockout sea2013-11-24 05:36:0711/24: HoopsHabit- Miami Heat Weekly: The Southeast Dominance Continueshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/TPIUDTA-980/
The Miami Heat began the week hoping to continue their dominance of the Southeast Division, having won 18 of their last 19 games versus their rivals. First was a trip to Charlotte against the Bobcats in North Carolina; then back home against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. And finally, the Southeast t2013-11-24 05:36:0711/22: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Nets pregame notes: a win is desperately neededhttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/sports/2013/11/nets-pregame-notes-a-win-is-desperately-needed/
The Brooklyn Nets were expected to be a championship caliber team, but instead they have looked every bit like the oldest team in the NBA as they have failed to stay healthy, they can&#8217;t keep up with younger, faster teams, they really aren&#8217;t playing with consistent effort, and the coachin2013-11-22 19:37:0711/22: Chicken Noodle Hoop- How the NBAâ€™s â€œpoints of emphasisâ€ have affected stats (with graphs!)http://chickennoodlehoop.com/2013/11/22/how-the-nbas-points-of-emphasis-have-affected-stats-with-graphs/
If you havenât noticed already, the NBA has cracked down on moving screens, time between made baskets, and extra steps with the ball. The first two were explored before the season by the one and onlyÂ Zach Lowe at Grantland while whistles for traveling have appeared more frequently than usual, esp2013-11-22 18:36:5811/21: HoopsHabit- What Are The Orlando Magic Doing With Victor Oladipo?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/7m2VqQtOiII/
Through the early stages of this season, we have seen a mixed bag of performances from Orlando Magic rookie Victor Oladipo. One week he&#8217;s scoring highlight reel slam dunks against the hapless Brooklyn Nets. The next, he&#8217;s committing nine turnovers in a home loss to the far from superior 2013-11-21 05:36:1211/19: HoopsHabit- NBA Best of the Week: Week 3â€”East-West Imbalance At Laughable Levelshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/XmbMixByj3I/
So the Los Angeles Lakers are 5-7 and in fourth place in the NBAâs Pacific Division. The Philadelphia 76ers are 5-7 and lead the Atlantic Division. Yep, itâs been that kind of a start. For years, thereâs been a competitive divide between the Eastern and Western conferences, but it seems to be 2013-11-19 06:36:4311/18: HoopsHabit- 2013-2014 NBA Awards Watch: Week 3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/ja4plYsPnRM/
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Even though the NBA has 30 franchises, there are still plenty of North American markets that are deserving of teams. Â Of course, Seattle is at the top of anyone&#8217;s list as the rabid Sonics fan base is starved for a new team. Â Kansas City has also made a strong case for an NBA club in [&#8230;2013-11-11 00:36:2811/8: HoopsRumors- Offseason In Review: Orlando Magichttp://www.hoopsrumors.com/2013/11/offseason-review-orlando.html
Hoops Rumors is in the process of looking back at each team&#8217;s offseason, from the end of the playoffs in June right up until opening night. Trades, free agent signings, draft picks, contract extensions, option decisions, camp invitees, and more will be covered, as we examine the moves each fra2013-11-08 19:36:3811/8: HoopsHabit- NBA: Nikola Vucevic Playing Like The Leagueâ€™s Best Centerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/PQq1_3z90V8/
The Orlando Magic found the replacement for arguably the best player in franchise history in just one season, as they established themselves as the clear-cut winner of the four-team Dwight Howard trade in Aug. 2012. In his first season with the Magic, this replacement finished second in rebounding o2013-11-08 10:37:1211/7: HoopsHabit- Brooklyn Nets Weekly: Big Wins, Tough Setbacks and Defining Roleshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/B1eFPNmtUrU/
It was a week of firsts for the Brooklyn Nets. Â For starters, the Nets got their first victory of the season and it came against none other than the defending champion Miami Heat. Â It was the first time this Nets franchise defeated Miami in the &#8220;Big Three&#8221; era and also the first time i2013-11-07 07:36:2111/5: HoopsHabit- Orlando Magic: One Week Wiserhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/Eu8WTJ6mYAk/
The Orlando Magic are now four games into their eighty-two game regular season schedule. After dropping their first two matches they played, to the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Magic responded well with two wins. Even better, those two victories came against teams that probably bot2013-11-05 13:36:4411/5: HoopsHabit- NBA Best of the Week: Week 1â€”Chris Paul Is On Another Planehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/cShK6xd2wZM/
Warning: Small sample sizes ahead. Of course, when all there is to work with is one weekâs worth of NBA games, the sample sizes are going to be small. Itâs called mathematics, people. One can only work with what one has. This is the season debut of the NBAâs Best of the Week at HoopsHabit [&#82013-11-05 09:36:3011/4: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Nets notes: Lopez and Blatche miss practice Monday, probable Tuesdayhttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/sports/2013/11/nets-notes-lopez-and-blatche-miss-practice-monday-probable-tuesday/
Brooklyn Nets centers, Brook Lopez and Andray Blatche, both sprained their ankles against the Orlando Magic on Sunday and missed practice on Monday, the Nets announced via Twitter on Monday. Both players are considered probable for Tuesday&#8217;s game against the Utah Jazz. Jason Kidd told reporter2013-11-04 23:37:0411/4: HoopsHabit- 2013-14 NBA Awards Watch: Week 1http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/D2QtdWmVJHY/
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On the night that Jason Kidd made his regular season coaching debut, the Nets went on the road to take on the Orlando Magic. Orlando had control of the game from the get go. After a very long and disappointing evening, the Nets fell to the Magic 107-86.The first half was nowhere near impressive on 2013-11-03 22:36:3011/3: Brooklyn Eagle Sports- Nets crushed by Magic in Jason Kidd&#8217;s coaching debuthttp://brooklyneaglesports.com/sports/2013/11/nets-crushed-by-magic-in-jason-kidds-coaching-debut/
The Brooklyn Nets looked like a well oiled machine in their victory over the Miami Heat on Friday, but they lacked aggressiveness on offense and consistency on defense as they lost 107-86 to the Orlando Magic on Sunday in what should have been an easy road victory. The Nets shot just 38.2 percent ov2013-11-03 20:37:1811/3: HoopsHabit- NBA Rookie Power Rankings 2013: Michael Carter-Williams Shines Earlyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/QMhULe4soDo/
Throughout the course of the 2013-14 season, HoopsHabit will be presenting an NBA rookie power ranking, letting you see who has the best shot at winning the Rookie of the Year Award at seasonâs end. Weâre almost a full week into the NBA season and itâs been, well, interesting to say the least.2013-11-03 14:36:2011/2: Locker Room Fantasy- Fantasy Basketball News & Notes Update: November 1st, 2013http://lockerroomfantasysports.com/fantasy-basketball-news-notes-update-november-1st-2013/
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Welcome to the first edition of &#8220;Circling the Drain,&#8221; where we&#8217;ll keep a close eye on the bottom of the league. The race for Andrew Wiggins and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft has officially started, but as it usually the case, things didn&#8217;t exactly start as plan2013-11-01 07:36:3010/31: HoopsHabit- Orlando Magic: Too Good To Tank?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoopsHabit/~3/meMctSlVw_Q/
The Orlando Magic began their new season on Tuesday at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers. In what was supposed to be a routine loss in what may prove to be a season full of them, a few new pieces of information came to light over the course of the 48-minute game. [&#8230;]The p2013-10-31 09:36:55